Brandling Primary School vs XP Gateshead
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandling Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
217 students
XP Gateshead
Felling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
245 students
| Measure | Brandling Primary School Gateshead, North East | XP Gateshead Felling, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #456 of 811 | #128 of 185 |
| National rank | #9207 of 15,697 | #2842 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 217 | 245 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 245 |
| Free school meals | 51% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Gateshead | Felling |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.brandlingprimaryschool.org.uk | xpgateshead.org/ |
The verdict
- •Brandling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.3 vs 32.3).
- •XP Gateshead is the larger school with 245 students compared with 217.
- •Brandling Primary School is a local authority school while XP Gateshead 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 Brandling Primary School better than XP Gateshead?
On the Success Index (England), Brandling Primary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 32.3 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 Brandling Primary School and XP Gateshead?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Felling in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brandling Primary School: 217. XP Gateshead: 245. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brandling Primary School and XP Gateshead rank in North East?
Brandling Primary School is 456th of 811 and XP Gateshead is 128th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).