Brunton First School vs North Fawdon 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.
Brunton First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
451 students
North Fawdon Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
| Measure | Brunton First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | North Fawdon Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 811 | #550 of 811 |
| National rank | #228 of 15,697 | #11026 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 451 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 53.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.bruntonfirst.co.uk | www.northfawdon.smartacademies.net |
The verdict
- •Brunton First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 36.1).
- •Brunton First School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 166.
- •Brunton First School is a local authority school while North Fawdon Primary School 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 Brunton First School better than North Fawdon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brunton First School ranks higher (96.1 vs 36.1 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 North Fawdon Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunton First School: 451. North Fawdon Primary School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunton First School and North Fawdon Primary School rank in North East?
Brunton First School is 16th of 811 and North Fawdon Primary School is 550th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).