Amble Links Primary School vs Hipsburn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 7.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amble Links Primary School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
Hipsburn Primary School
Alnwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
| Measure | Amble Links Primary School Morpeth, North East | Hipsburn Primary School Alnwick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #548 of 811 | #132 of 811 |
| National rank | #10998 of 15,697 | #2717 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 216 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 3.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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 | Morpeth | Alnwick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.amblelinks.northumberland.sch.uk | www.hipsburn.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hipsburn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 36.2).
- •Amble Links Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 102.
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 Amble Links Primary School better than Hipsburn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hipsburn Primary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 36.2 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 Amble Links Primary School and Hipsburn Primary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Alnwick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amble Links Primary School: 216. Hipsburn Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amble Links Primary School and Hipsburn Primary School rank in North East?
Amble Links Primary School is 548th of 811 and Hipsburn Primary School is 132nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).