Cestria Primary School vs Glynwood Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 9.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cestria Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
426 students
Glynwood Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
| Measure | Cestria Primary School Chester le Street, North East | Glynwood Community Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 811 | #582 of 811 |
| National rank | #2278 of 15,697 | #11736 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 426 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 5% |
| 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 | Chester le Street | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cestria.durham.sch.uk/ | www.glynwoodprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Cestria Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 32.5).
- •Cestria Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Cestria Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 5%).
- •Cestria Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 423.
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 Cestria Primary School better than Glynwood Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cestria Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 32.5 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 Cestria Primary School and Glynwood Community Primary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cestria Primary School: 426. Glynwood Community Primary School: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cestria Primary School and Glynwood Community Primary School rank in North East?
Cestria Primary School is 105th of 811 and Glynwood Community Primary School is 582nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).