Bridgewater Primary School vs Canning Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 997 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
466 students
Canning Street Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Canning Street Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #464 of 811 | #714 of 811 |
| National rank | #9329 of 15,697 | #14397 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 466 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 76.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bridgewater.newcastle.sch.uk | www.canning.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 17.2).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 47%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 453.
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 Bridgewater Primary School better than Canning Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgewater Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 17.2 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 Bridgewater Primary School and Canning Street Primary School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Primary School: 466. Canning Street Primary School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and Canning Street Primary School rank in North East?
Bridgewater Primary School is 464th of 811 and Canning Street Primary School is 714th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).