Coquet Park First School vs Southridge First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coquet Park First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
169 students
Southridge First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
321 students
| Measure | Coquet Park First School Whitley Bay, North East | Southridge First School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #10 of 811 | #11 of 811 |
| National rank | #163 of 15,697 | #189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 169 | 321 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 321 |
| Free school meals | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Whitley Bay | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.coquetpark.co.uk | www.southridgefirst.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (97.0 vs 96.7).
- •Southridge First School is the larger school with 321 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 Coquet Park First School better than Southridge First 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 Coquet Park First School and Southridge First School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coquet Park First School: 169. Southridge First School: 321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coquet Park First School and Southridge First School rank in North East?
Coquet Park First School is 10th of 811 and Southridge First School is 11th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).