Burradon Community Primary School vs Grasmere Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.0 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
Grasmere Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
86 students
| Measure | Burradon Community Primary School Cramlington, North East | Grasmere Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 811 | #799 of 811 |
| National rank | #6852 of 15,697 | #15547 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 144 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 59.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Cramlington | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.burradoncommunityprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.grasmereacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Burradon Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 6.1).
- •Burradon Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 33%).
- •Burradon Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Burradon Community Primary School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 86.
- •Burradon Community Primary School is a local authority school while Grasmere Academy 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 Burradon Community Primary School better than Grasmere Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Burradon Community Primary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 6.1 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 Burradon Community Primary School and Grasmere Academy?
About 1.0 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. Grasmere Academy: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burradon Community Primary School and Grasmere Academy rank in North East?
Burradon Community Primary School is 344th of 811 and Grasmere Academy is 799th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).