Amberley Primary School vs Backworth Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amberley Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
405 students
Backworth Park Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | Amberley Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Backworth Park Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #507 of 811 | #241 of 811 |
| National rank | #10163 of 15,697 | #4792 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 405 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.amberleyprimary.co.uk/ | backworthpark.com |
The verdict
- •Backworth Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 39.9).
- •Backworth Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 55%).
- •Amberley Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 342.
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 Amberley Primary School better than Backworth Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Backworth Park Primary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 39.9 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 Amberley Primary School and Backworth Park Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amberley Primary School: 405. Backworth Park Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amberley Primary School and Backworth Park Primary School rank in North East?
Amberley Primary School is 507th of 811 and Backworth Park Primary School is 241st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).