Backworth Park Primary School vs Crook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Backworth Park Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
Crook Primary School
Crook · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
342 students
| Measure | Backworth Park Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Crook Primary School Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 811 | #669 of 811 |
| National rank | #4792 of 15,697 | #13499 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 342 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 76% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | backworthpark.com | www.crookprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Backworth Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 23.2).
- •Backworth Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 52%).
- •Backworth Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
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 Backworth Park Primary School better than Crook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Backworth Park Primary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 23.2 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 Backworth Park Primary School and Crook Primary School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Backworth Park Primary School: 342. Crook Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Backworth Park Primary School and Crook Primary School rank in North East?
Backworth Park Primary School is 241st of 811 and Crook Primary School is 669th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).