Backworth Park Primary School vs South Wellfield First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
South Wellfield First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
345 students
| Measure | Backworth Park Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | South Wellfield First School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #241 of 811 | #15 of 811 |
| National rank | #4792 of 15,697 | #218 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 342 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 115% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | backworthpark.com | www.southwellfieldfs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •South Wellfield First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 65.3).
- •South Wellfield First School is the larger school with 345 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 South Wellfield First School?
On the Success Index (England), South Wellfield First School ranks higher (96.3 vs 65.3 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 South Wellfield First School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Backworth Park Primary School: 342. South Wellfield First School: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Backworth Park Primary School and South Wellfield First School rank in North East?
Backworth Park Primary School is 241st of 811 and South Wellfield First School is 15th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).