Brunton First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East NE13 9BD · Newcastle upon Tyne
#16 of 811 primary schools in North East
#228 of 15,697 nationally
About Brunton First School
Brunton First School is a local authority primary located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 451 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 96.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 16th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (96th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 451; capacity filled 100.2%.
There are 133 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Brunton First School ranks 2nd of 129 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Brunton First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 451
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Brunton First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Great Park Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–16
614 students · 933 m away
Havannah First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
331 students · 1.4 km away
North Fawdon Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
166 students · 1.5 km away
Hazlewood Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
287 students · 1.8 km away
Regent Farm First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
335 students · 2.0 km away
Grange First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
333 students · 2.1 km away
Gosforth Park First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
299 students · 2.1 km away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 2.2 km away
Gosforth Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,925 students · 2.3 km away
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Lingey House Primary School
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450 students
Rickleton Primary School
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450 students
Billingham South Community Primary School
Billingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Newsham Primary School
Blyth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Canning Street Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
Kells Lane Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brunton First School a good school?
Brunton First School has a Success Index (England) of 96.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #16 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Brunton First School rank in North East?
Brunton First School ranks #16 of 811 primary schools in North East and #228 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Brunton First School?
Brunton First School had 451 students in 2025.
Is Brunton First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Brunton First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Brunton First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brunton First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.