Blackfell Primary School vs Swalwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 9.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackfell Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
Swalwell Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
| Measure | Blackfell Primary School Washington, North East | Swalwell Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 811 | #722 of 811 |
| National rank | #3580 of 15,697 | #14450 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Washington | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.blackfell.co.uk | www.swalwellprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Blackfell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 16.9).
- •Blackfell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 54%).
- •Blackfell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Blackfell Primary School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 141.
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 Blackfell Primary School better than Swalwell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackfell Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 16.9 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 Blackfell Primary School and Swalwell Primary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Washington and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackfell Primary School: 142. Swalwell Primary School: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackfell Primary School and Swalwell Primary School rank in North East?
Blackfell Primary School is 181st of 811 and Swalwell Primary School is 722nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).