Belmont Primary School vs Byker Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Primary School
Guisborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
392 students
Byker Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
391 students
| Measure | Belmont Primary School Guisborough, North East | Byker Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 811 | #497 of 811 |
| National rank | #8538 of 15,697 | #9992 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 392 | 391 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 391 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 81.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Guisborough | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | belmont-primary.org.uk | www.bykerprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Belmont Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.5 vs 40.7).
- •Byker Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 54%).
- •Belmont Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Belmont Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 391.
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 Belmont Primary School better than Byker Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Belmont Primary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 40.7 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 Belmont Primary School and Byker Primary School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Guisborough and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belmont Primary School: 392. Byker Primary School: 391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belmont Primary School and Byker Primary School rank in North East?
Belmont Primary School is 428th of 811 and Byker Primary School is 497th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).