Castleside Primary School vs The Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleside Primary School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
83 students
The Grove Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
| Measure | Castleside Primary School Consett, North East | The Grove Primary School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #530 of 811 | #775 of 811 |
| National rank | #10655 of 15,697 | #15310 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 83 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 59.3% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.castlesideps.org.uk | www.thegroveprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castleside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 9.4).
- •Castleside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 38%).
- •Castleside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •The Grove Primary School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 83.
- •Castleside Primary School is a academy school while The Grove Primary School is a local authority 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 Castleside Primary School better than The Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castleside Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 9.4 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 Castleside Primary School and The Grove Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleside Primary School: 83. The Grove Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleside Primary School and The Grove Primary School rank in North East?
Castleside Primary School is 530th of 811 and The Grove Primary School is 775th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).