Backworth Park Primary School vs George Stephenson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.6 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
George Stephenson High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,233 students
| Measure | Backworth Park Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | George Stephenson High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 811 | #76 of 185 |
| National rank | #4792 of 15,697 | #1800 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 342 | 1,233 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 1,233 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | backworthpark.com | www.gshs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Backworth Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 53.6).
- •George Stephenson High School is the larger school with 1,233 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 Backworth Park Primary School better than George Stephenson High School?
On the Success Index (England), Backworth Park Primary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 53.6 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 George Stephenson High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Backworth Park Primary School: 342. George Stephenson High School: 1,233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Backworth Park Primary School and George Stephenson High School rank in North East?
Backworth Park Primary School is 241st of 811 and George Stephenson High School is 76th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).