Biddick Hall Junior School vs Forest View Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddick Hall Junior School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
211 students
Forest View Primary
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Biddick Hall Junior School South Shields, North East | Forest View Primary South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 811 | #339 of 811 |
| National rank | #2776 of 15,697 | #6813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 66.4% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 67.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | 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 | www.biddickhallschool.co.uk/ | www.forestview.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Biddick Hall Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 55.4).
- •Biddick Hall Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 67%).
- •Biddick Hall Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 18%).
- •Forest View Primary is the larger school with 213 students compared with 211.
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 Junior School better than Forest View Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Biddick Hall Junior School ranks higher (76.2 vs 55.4 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 Junior School and Forest View Primary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddick Hall Junior School: 211. Forest View Primary: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddick Hall Junior School and Forest View Primary rank in North East?
Biddick Hall Junior School is 136th of 811 and Forest View Primary is 339th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).