Allendale Primary School vs Shaftoe Trust Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 8.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allendale Primary School
Allendale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
126 students
Shaftoe Trust Academy
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
| Measure | Allendale Primary School Allendale, North East | Shaftoe Trust Academy Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 811 | #510 of 811 |
| National rank | #11151 of 15,697 | #10180 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 126 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 48.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Allendale | Hexham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.allendaleprimary.northumberland.sch.uk | shaftoe.wiseacademies.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shaftoe Trust Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 35.4).
- •Allendale Primary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 102.
- •Allendale Primary School is a local authority school while Shaftoe Trust Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allendale Primary School better than Shaftoe Trust Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shaftoe Trust Academy ranks higher (39.9 vs 35.4 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 Allendale Primary School and Shaftoe Trust Academy?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Allendale and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allendale Primary School: 126. Shaftoe Trust Academy: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allendale Primary School and Shaftoe Trust Academy rank in North East?
Allendale Primary School is 559th of 811 and Shaftoe Trust Academy is 510th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).