St John Fisher Catholic College vs The Orme Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Fisher Catholic College
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,075 students
The Orme Academy
Newcastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic College Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands | The Orme Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #263 of 493 | #208 of 493 |
| National rank | #2478 of 4,090 | #2156 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,075 | 768 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,075 | 768 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 109.6% | 66.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.8% | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.6% | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.50 | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | – |
| town | Newcastle Under Lyme | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.saintjohnfishercc.co.uk/ | www.theormeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Orme Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 39.6).
- •St John Fisher Catholic College is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 768.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is St John Fisher Catholic College better than The Orme Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Orme Academy ranks higher (46.2 vs 39.6 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 St John Fisher Catholic College and The Orme Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newcastle Under Lyme and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Fisher Catholic College: 1,075. The Orme Academy: 768. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Fisher Catholic College and The Orme Academy rank in West Midlands?
St John Fisher Catholic College is 263rd of 493 and The Orme Academy is 208th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).