Billingham South Community Primary School vs Pentland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 936 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billingham South Community Primary School
Billingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Pentland Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
| Measure | Billingham South Community Primary School Billingham, North East | Pentland Primary School Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #629 of 811 | #776 of 811 |
| National rank | #12669 of 15,697 | #15323 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 452 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Billingham | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.billinghamsouth.school | pentlandprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Billingham South Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.7 vs 9.2).
- •Billingham South Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 34%).
- •Billingham South Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Billingham South Community Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 238.
- •Billingham South Community Primary School is a local authority school while Pentland Primary School 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 Billingham South Community Primary School better than Pentland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Billingham South Community Primary School ranks higher (27.7 vs 9.2 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 Billingham South Community Primary School and Pentland Primary School?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Billingham and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Billingham South Community Primary School: 452. Pentland Primary School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Billingham South Community Primary School and Pentland Primary School rank in North East?
Billingham South Community Primary School is 629th of 811 and Pentland Primary School is 776th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).