Broadway Junior School vs Laygate Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 10 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadway Junior School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
227 students
Laygate Community School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Broadway Junior School Sunderland, North East | Laygate Community School South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #644 of 811 | #617 of 811 |
| National rank | #12921 of 15,697 | #12418 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 52.9% | 65.2% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Sunderland | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.broadwayjuniorschool.com | www.laygatecommunityschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Laygate Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.0 vs 26.4).
- •Laygate Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 55%).
- •Broadway Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
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 Broadway Junior School better than Laygate Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Laygate Community School ranks higher (29.0 vs 26.4 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 Broadway Junior School and Laygate Community School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadway Junior School: 227. Laygate Community School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadway Junior School and Laygate Community School rank in North East?
Broadway Junior School is 644th of 811 and Laygate Community School is 617th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).