Newcastle Academy vs St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Academy
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
441 students
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
| Measure | Newcastle Academy Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands | St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 493 | #1102 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3285 of 4,090 | #10739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 441 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.2% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle Under Lyme | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.newcastleacademy.org | www.stgilesstgeorgesacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.4 vs 23.5).
- •Newcastle Academy is the larger school with 441 students compared with 360.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle Academy better than St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy ranks higher (37.4 vs 23.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Newcastle Academy and St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newcastle Under Lyme and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcastle Academy: 441. St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle Academy and St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Newcastle Academy is 390th of 493 and St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is 1102nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).