Brunton First School vs Lingey House Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunton First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
451 students
Lingey House Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Brunton First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Lingey House Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 811 | #652 of 811 |
| National rank | #228 of 15,697 | #13122 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 451 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bruntonfirst.co.uk | www.lingeyhouseprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Brunton First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 25.3).
- •Brunton First School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 450.
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 Brunton First School better than Lingey House Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brunton First School ranks higher (96.1 vs 25.3 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 Brunton First School and Lingey House Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunton First School: 451. Lingey House Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunton First School and Lingey House Primary School rank in North East?
Brunton First School is 16th of 811 and Lingey House Primary School is 652nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).