Bailey Green Primary School vs George Stephenson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 725 m 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
George Stephenson High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,233 students
| Measure | Bailey Green Primary School Killingworth, North East | George Stephenson High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 811 | #76 of 185 |
| National rank | #3083 of 15,697 | #1800 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 469 | 1,233 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 1,233 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | Killingworth | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.baileygreenprimary.org.uk/ | www.gshs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bailey Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 53.6).
- •George Stephenson High School is the larger school with 1,233 students compared with 469.
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 George Stephenson High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bailey Green Primary School ranks higher (74.4 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 Bailey Green Primary School and George Stephenson High School?
About 725 m 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. George Stephenson High School: 1,233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bailey Green Primary School and George Stephenson High School rank in North East?
Bailey Green Primary School is 157th of 811 and George Stephenson High School is 76th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).