Greenside Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ryton, North East NE40 4AX · Gateshead
#126 of 811 primary schools in North East
#2615 of 15,697 nationally
About Greenside Primary School
Greenside Primary School is a local authority primary located in Ryton, in the Gateshead local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 172 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 77.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 126th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 172; capacity filled 81.9%.
There are 7 schools in Ryton; Greenside Primary School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)83%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- 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%)24%
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 Greenside Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 172
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 24%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 83%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Greenside Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Ryton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students · 1.3 km away
Emmaville Primary School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
442 students · 1.7 km away
Ryton Community Infant School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
121 students · 2.2 km away
Ryton Junior School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
133 students · 2.3 km away
Thorp Academy
Ryton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,442 students · 2.3 km away
High Spen Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
172 students · 2.5 km away
Crookhill Community Primary School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students · 3.2 km away
West Lane Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
305 students · 3.5 km away
Wylam First School
Wylam · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
131 students · 3.5 km away
Adderlane Academy
Prudhoe · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
107 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
High Spen Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
172 students
Stanley Burnside Primary School
Stanley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
174 students
Coquet Park First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
169 students
Christ Church CofE Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
Sherburn Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
Blaydon West Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Greenside Primary School a good school?
Greenside Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 77.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #126 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 Greenside Primary School rank in North East?
Greenside Primary School ranks #126 of 811 primary schools in North East and #2615 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Greenside Primary School?
Greenside Primary School had 172 students in 2025.
Is Greenside Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Greenside Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Greenside Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Greenside Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.