Beaconhill Community Primary School vs Hareside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconhill Community Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
Hareside Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students
| Measure | Beaconhill Community Primary School Cramlington, North East | Hareside Primary School Cramlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #769 of 811 | #271 of 811 |
| National rank | #15224 of 15,697 | #5497 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 237 | 430 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 430 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Cramlington | Cramlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.beaconhill.northumberland.sch.uk | www.haresideprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hareside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 10.3).
- •Hareside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 41%).
- •Hareside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Hareside Primary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 237.
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 Beaconhill Community Primary School better than Hareside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hareside Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 10.3 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 Beaconhill Community Primary School and Hareside Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cramlington and Cramlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaconhill Community Primary School: 237. Hareside Primary School: 430. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaconhill Community Primary School and Hareside Primary School rank in North East?
Beaconhill Community Primary School is 769th of 811 and Hareside Primary School is 271st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).