Chopwell Primary School vs Highfield Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.8 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
Highfield Community Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
| Measure | Chopwell Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Highfield Community Primary School Rowlands Gill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #664 of 811 | #689 of 811 |
| National rank | #13305 of 15,697 | #13899 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 51% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 70.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Rowlands Gill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.chopwellprimary.org/ | www.highfieldprimarygateshead.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chopwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 20.5).
- •Chopwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •Chopwell Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 112.
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 Highfield Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chopwell Primary School ranks higher (24.3 vs 20.5 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 Chopwell Primary School and Highfield Community Primary School?
About 3.8 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. Highfield Community Primary School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chopwell Primary School and Highfield Community Primary School rank in North East?
Chopwell Primary School is 664th of 811 and Highfield Community Primary School is 689th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).