Canning Street Primary School vs Dame Allan's Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canning Street Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
Dame Allan's Schools
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,240 students
| Measure | Canning Street Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Dame Allan's Schools Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #714 of 811 | #152 of 185 |
| National rank | #14397 of 15,697 | #3272 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 453 | 1,240 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 1,240 |
| Free school meals | 76.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 31.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.8 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.canning.newcastle.sch.uk | www.dameallans.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dame Allan's Schools scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.7 vs 17.2).
- •Dame Allan's Schools is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 453.
- •Canning Street Primary School is a local authority school while Dame Allan's Schools is a independent 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 Canning Street Primary School better than Dame Allan's Schools?
On the Success Index (England), Dame Allan's Schools ranks higher (23.7 vs 17.2 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 Canning Street Primary School and Dame Allan's Schools?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canning Street Primary School: 453. Dame Allan's Schools: 1,240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canning Street Primary School and Dame Allan's Schools rank in North East?
Canning Street Primary School is 714th of 811 and Dame Allan's Schools is 152nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).