Burradon Community Primary School vs George Stephenson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burradon Community Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
144 students
George Stephenson High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,233 students
| Measure | Burradon Community Primary School Cramlington, North East | George Stephenson High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 811 | #76 of 185 |
| National rank | #6852 of 15,697 | #1800 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 144 | 1,233 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 1,233 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Cramlington | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.burradoncommunityprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.gshs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burradon Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 53.6).
- •George Stephenson High School is the larger school with 1,233 students compared with 144.
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 Burradon Community Primary School better than George Stephenson High School?
On the Success Index (England), Burradon Community Primary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 53.6 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 Burradon Community Primary School and George Stephenson High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cramlington and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burradon Community Primary School: 144. George Stephenson High School: 1,233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burradon Community Primary School and George Stephenson High School rank in North East?
Burradon Community Primary School is 344th of 811 and George Stephenson High School is 76th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).