Beamish Primary School vs Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beamish Primary School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
48 students
Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Brampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
50 students
| Measure | Beamish Primary School Stanley, North East | Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School Brampton, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 48 | 50 |
| Pupils on roll | 48 | 50 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 52.7% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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 | Stanley | Brampton |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.beamishps.org.uk | www.greenhead.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beamish Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.4 vs 19.1).
- •Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 29%).
- •Beamish Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School is the larger school with 50 students compared with 48.
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 Beamish Primary School better than Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beamish Primary School ranks higher (26.4 vs 19.1 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 Beamish Primary School and Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Brampton in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beamish Primary School: 48. Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School: 50. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beamish Primary School and Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School rank in North East?
Beamish Primary School is unranked and Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).