Chopwell Primary School vs High Spen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chopwell Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
226 students
High Spen Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
172 students
| Measure | Chopwell Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | High Spen Primary School Rowlands Gill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #664 of 811 | #319 of 811 |
| National rank | #13305 of 15,697 | #6351 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 226 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Rowlands Gill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.chopwellprimary.org/ | highspenprimary.org |
The verdict
- •High Spen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 24.3).
- •High Spen Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 60%).
- •High Spen Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Chopwell Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 172.
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 Chopwell Primary School better than High Spen Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Spen Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 24.3 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 Chopwell Primary School and High Spen Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Rowlands Gill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chopwell Primary School: 226. High Spen Primary School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chopwell Primary School and High Spen Primary School rank in North East?
Chopwell Primary School is 664th of 811 and High Spen Primary School is 319th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).