Bailey Green Primary School vs Bridgewater Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 9.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Green Primary School
Killingworth · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
469 students
Bridgewater Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
466 students
| Measure | Bailey Green Primary School Killingworth, North East | Bridgewater Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 811 | #464 of 811 |
| National rank | #3083 of 15,697 | #9329 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 469 | 466 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 466 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 50.9% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 9% |
| 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 | Killingworth | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.baileygreenprimary.org.uk/ | www.bridgewater.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bailey Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 43.7).
- •Bailey Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 64%).
- •Bailey Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 9%).
- •Bailey Green Primary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 466.
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 Bailey Green Primary School better than Bridgewater Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bailey Green Primary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 43.7 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 Bailey Green Primary School and Bridgewater Primary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Killingworth and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bailey Green Primary School: 469. Bridgewater Primary School: 466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bailey Green Primary School and Bridgewater Primary School rank in North East?
Bailey Green Primary School is 157th of 811 and Bridgewater Primary School is 464th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).