Christ Church CofE Primary School vs King Edward Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 545 m 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
King Edward Primary School
North Tyneside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School North Shields, North East | King Edward Primary School North Tyneside, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #568 of 811 | #575 of 811 |
| National rank | #11491 of 15,697 | #11590 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 169 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 42.3% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.9% | 112.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | North Tyneside |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.christchurchprimary.org.uk/ | kingedward.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.7 vs 33.2).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 48%).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •King Edward Primary School is the larger school with 473 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 King Edward Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ Church CofE Primary School and King Edward Primary School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between North Shields and North Tyneside in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School: 169. King Edward Primary School: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School and King Edward Primary School rank in North East?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is 568th of 811 and King Edward Primary School is 575th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).