Wylam First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wylam, North East NE41 8EH · Northumberland
#4 of 811 primary schools in North East
#29 of 15,697 nationally
About Wylam First School
Wylam First School is a academy primary located in Wylam, in the Northumberland local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 131 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 99.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 4th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (99th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 131; capacity filled 87.3%.
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%)1.6%
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 Wylam First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 131
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 1.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Wylam First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Emmaville Primary School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
442 students · 2.2 km away
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students · 2.3 km away
Adderlane Academy
Prudhoe · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
107 students · 2.4 km away
Ryton Junior School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
133 students · 2.5 km away
St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook
Ryton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students · 2.5 km away
Ryton Community Infant School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
121 students · 2.7 km away
Thorp Academy
Ryton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,442 students · 2.7 km away
Prudhoe West Academy
Prudhoe · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
233 students · 3.4 km away
Prudhoe Community High School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
680 students · 3.4 km away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Prudhoe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
144 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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130 students
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130 students
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
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134 students
Oakfield Infant School
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128 students
Bloemfontein Primary School
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127 students
Kibblesworth Academy
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wylam First School a good school?
Wylam First School has a Success Index (England) of 99.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #4 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 Wylam First School rank in North East?
Wylam First School ranks #4 of 811 primary schools in North East and #29 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wylam First School?
Wylam First School had 131 students in 2025.
Is Wylam First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wylam First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Wylam First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wylam First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.