Bede Community Primary School vs The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 966 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
The Gateshead Cheder Primary School
Gateshead · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
475 students
| Measure | Bede Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | The Gateshead Cheder Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #532 of 811 | #184 of 185 |
| National rank | #10705 of 15,697 | #4062 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 204 | 475 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 475 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 8.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bedecps.org.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Bede Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 3.2).
- •The Gateshead Cheder Primary School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 204.
- •Bede Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Gateshead Cheder Primary School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bede Community Primary School is co-educational and The Gateshead Cheder Primary School is boys.
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 Bede Community Primary School better than The Gateshead Cheder Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bede Community Primary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 3.2 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 Bede Community Primary School and The Gateshead Cheder Primary School?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede Community Primary School: 204. The Gateshead Cheder Primary School: 475. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede Community Primary School and The Gateshead Cheder Primary School rank in North East?
Bede Community Primary School is 532nd of 811 and The Gateshead Cheder Primary School is 184th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).