Benton Park Primary School vs Jesmond Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Park Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
Jesmond Park Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,092 students
| Measure | Benton Park Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Jesmond Park Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #104 of 811 | #60 of 185 |
| National rank | #2143 of 15,697 | #1554 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 457 | 2,092 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 2,092 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.2 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bentonparkprimary.co.uk | www.jesmondparkacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Benton Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 58.7).
- •Jesmond Park Academy is the larger school with 2,092 students compared with 457.
- •Benton Park Primary School is a local authority school while Jesmond Park Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Benton Park Primary School better than Jesmond Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Benton Park Primary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 58.7 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 Benton Park Primary School and Jesmond Park Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benton Park Primary School: 457. Jesmond Park Academy: 2,092. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benton Park Primary School and Jesmond Park Academy rank in North East?
Benton Park Primary School is 104th of 811 and Jesmond Park Academy is 60th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).