Christ Church CofE Primary School vs Hadrian Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
Hadrian Primary School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
261 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School North Shields, North East | Hadrian Primary School South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #568 of 811 | #458 of 811 |
| National rank | #11491 of 15,697 | #9255 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 169 | 261 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 261 |
| Free school meals | 42.3% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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 | North Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.christchurchprimary.org.uk/ | www.hadrianprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Hadrian Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 33.7).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 56%).
- •Hadrian Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Hadrian Primary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 169.
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 Christ Church CofE Primary School better than Hadrian Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hadrian Primary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 33.7 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School and Hadrian Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between North Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School: 169. Hadrian Primary School: 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School and Hadrian Primary School rank in North East?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is 568th of 811 and Hadrian Primary School is 458th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).