Belford Primary School vs Holy Island Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 8.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belford Primary School
Belford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
90 students
Holy Island Church of England Primary School
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
8 students
| Measure | Belford Primary School Belford, North East | Holy Island Church of England Primary School Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #226 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #4403 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 90 | 8 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 8 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 48.1% | 22.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Belford | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.belfordprimary.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.lowickholyislandschools.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Island Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.9 vs 67.3).
- •Belford Primary School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 8.
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 Belford Primary School better than Holy Island Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Island Church of England Primary School ranks higher (99.9 vs 67.3 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 Belford Primary School and Holy Island Church of England Primary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Belford and Berwick-upon-Tweed in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belford Primary School: 90. Holy Island Church of England Primary School: 8. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belford Primary School and Holy Island Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Belford Primary School is 226th of 811 and Holy Island Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).