Blaydon West Primary School vs Lemington Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaydon West Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East | Lemington Riverside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 811 | #743 of 811 |
| National rank | #2578 of 15,697 | #14809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 166 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 66.7% |
| Capacity filled | – | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Blaydon-on-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.blaydonwestprimary.org/ | www.lemingtonriverside.newcastle.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blaydon West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 14.0).
- •Blaydon West Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 52%).
- •Blaydon West Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Lemington Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 166.
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 Blaydon West Primary School better than Lemington Riverside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blaydon West Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 14.0 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 Blaydon West Primary School and Lemington Riverside Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Blaydon-on-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blaydon West Primary School: 166. Lemington Riverside Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blaydon West Primary School and Lemington Riverside Primary School rank in North East?
Blaydon West Primary School is 122nd of 811 and Lemington Riverside Primary School is 743rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).