Biddick Hall Infants' School vs Forest View Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddick Hall Infants' School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
219 students
Forest View Primary
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Biddick Hall Infants' School South Shields, North East | Forest View Primary South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #807 of 811 | #339 of 811 |
| National rank | #15678 of 15,697 | #6813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 219 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 121.7% | 67.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | biddickhallinfants.co.uk | www.forestview.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Forest View Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 2.7).
- •Biddick Hall Infants' School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 213.
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 Biddick Hall Infants' School better than Forest View Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Forest View Primary ranks higher (55.4 vs 2.7 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 Biddick Hall Infants' School and Forest View Primary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddick Hall Infants' School: 219. Forest View Primary: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddick Hall Infants' School and Forest View Primary rank in North East?
Biddick Hall Infants' School is 807th of 811 and Forest View Primary is 339th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).