Amberley Primary School vs Brighton Avenue Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 10 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
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
| Measure | Amberley Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Brighton Avenue Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #507 of 811 | #234 of 811 |
| National rank | #10163 of 15,697 | #4654 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 405 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 9% |
| 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 | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.amberleyprimary.co.uk/ | www.brightonavenueprimaryschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Brighton Avenue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 39.9).
- •Brighton Avenue Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 55%).
- •Amberley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Amberley Primary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 404.
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 Brighton Avenue Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brighton Avenue Primary School ranks higher (66.0 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 Brighton Avenue Primary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amberley Primary School: 405. Brighton Avenue Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amberley Primary School and Brighton Avenue Primary School rank in North East?
Amberley Primary School is 507th of 811 and Brighton Avenue Primary School is 234th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).