Belsay Primary School vs Darras Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 9.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belsay Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
Darras Hall Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
| Measure | Belsay Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Darras Hall Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #208 of 811 | #35 of 811 |
| National rank | #4100 of 15,697 | #719 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 84 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 28% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.belsay.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.darrashallprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Darras Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.7 vs 68.9).
- •Darras Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 71%).
- •Darras Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 7%).
- •Darras Hall Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 84.
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 Belsay Primary School better than Darras Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Darras Hall Primary School ranks higher (90.7 vs 68.9 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 Belsay Primary School and Darras Hall Primary School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belsay Primary School: 84. Darras Hall Primary School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belsay Primary School and Darras Hall Primary School rank in North East?
Belsay Primary School is 208th of 811 and Darras Hall Primary School is 35th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).