Atkinson Road Primary Academy vs Canning Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 564 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atkinson Road Primary Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
395 students
Canning Street Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
| Measure | Atkinson Road Primary Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Canning Street Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #479 of 811 | #714 of 811 |
| National rank | #9669 of 15,697 | #14397 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 395 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 66.6% | 76.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 4% |
| 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 | atkinsonroad.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk | www.canning.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Atkinson Road Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.2 vs 17.2).
- •Atkinson Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 47%).
- •Canning Street Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Canning Street Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 395.
- •Atkinson Road Primary Academy is a academy school while Canning Street Primary School is a local authority 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 Atkinson Road Primary Academy better than Canning Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Atkinson Road Primary Academy ranks higher (42.2 vs 17.2 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 Atkinson Road Primary Academy and Canning Street Primary School?
About 564 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atkinson Road Primary Academy: 395. Canning Street Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atkinson Road Primary Academy and Canning Street Primary School rank in North East?
Atkinson Road Primary Academy is 479th of 811 and Canning Street Primary School is 714th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).