Birtley East Community Primary School vs Springwell Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birtley East Community Primary School
Birtley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Springwell Village Primary School
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Birtley East Community Primary School Birtley, North East | Springwell Village Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #557 of 811 | #215 of 811 |
| National rank | #11123 of 15,697 | #4232 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 189 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 61.4% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 17% |
| 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 | Birtley | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.birtleyeastprimary.org/ | www.springwellvillageprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springwell Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 35.6).
- •Springwell Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 59%).
- •Springwell Village Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
- •Springwell Village Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 189.
- •Birtley East Community Primary School is a local authority school while Springwell Village 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 Birtley East Community Primary School better than Springwell Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Springwell Village Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 35.6 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 Birtley East Community Primary School and Springwell Village Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Birtley and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birtley East Community Primary School: 189. Springwell Village Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birtley East Community Primary School and Springwell Village Primary School rank in North East?
Birtley East Community Primary School is 557th of 811 and Springwell Village Primary School is 215th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).