Battle Hill Primary School vs Holystone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Hill Primary School
Wallsend · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
286 students
Holystone Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
456 students
| Measure | Battle Hill Primary School Wallsend, North East | Holystone Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #757 of 811 | #125 of 811 |
| National rank | #15109 of 15,697 | #2598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 286 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 68.1% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 20% |
| 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 | Wallsend | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | battlehillps.org.uk | www.holystoneprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holystone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 11.4).
- •Holystone Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 45%).
- •Holystone Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Holystone Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 286.
- •Battle Hill Primary School is a academy school while Holystone Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Battle Hill Primary School better than Holystone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holystone Primary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 11.4 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 Battle Hill Primary School and Holystone Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Battle Hill Primary School: 286. Holystone Primary School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Battle Hill Primary School and Holystone Primary School rank in North East?
Battle Hill Primary School is 757th of 811 and Holystone Primary School is 125th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).