Best 3 All-through schools in Tyne and Wear – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Christ's College (All-through) in Sunderland; Kings Priory School (All-through) in North Shields; Excelsior Academy (All-through) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Christ's College, Kings Priory School and Excelsior Academy. They are all-through phase and free schools and academy sponsor led type located around Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, North Shields, Tyne and Wear and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Christ's College), published Nov 2023. The lowest is 3 (Excelsior Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Excelsior Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,800, typical FSM 35–40%, range 10–15%–65–70%; spread across trusts such as Emmanuel Schools Foundation, Woodard Academies Trust and THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST.

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Attribute	Christ's College SR4 8PG	Kings Priory School NE30 4RF	Excelsior Academy NE15 6AF
Phase / Type	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location	Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR4 8PG	North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 4RF	Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE15 6AF
Latest Ofsted	2 30 Nov 2023	2 1 Jul 2015	3 19 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	860	1505	1710
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Emmanuel Schools Foundation	Woodard Academies Trust	THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Website	www.christscollege.org.uk	www.kingsprioryschool.co.uk	excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Telephone	01915344444	019125802700	01912288400
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Christ's College

SR4 8PG

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR4 8PG
Ofsted: 2 30 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Emmanuel Schools Foundation
Website: www.christscollege.org.uk
Telephone: 01915344444

Kings Priory School

NE30 4RF

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 4RF
Ofsted: 2 1 Jul 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Woodard Academies Trust
Website: www.kingsprioryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 019125802700

Excelsior Academy

NE15 6AF

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE15 6AF
Ofsted: 3 19 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Telephone: 01912288400

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.