Allendale Primary School vs Whitley Chapel Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 9.0 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
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
28 students
| Measure | Allendale Primary School Allendale, North East | Whitley Chapel Church of England First School Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #559 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #11151 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 126 | 28 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 28 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 56% |
| 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 | www.whitleyfirst.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitley Chapel Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.0 vs 35.4).
- •Allendale Primary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 28.
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 Whitley Chapel Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitley Chapel Church of England First School ranks higher (90.0 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 Whitley Chapel Church of England First School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Allendale and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allendale Primary School: 126. Whitley Chapel Church of England First School: 28. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allendale Primary School and Whitley Chapel Church of England First School rank in North East?
Allendale Primary School is 559th of 811 and Whitley Chapel Church of England First School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).