Cragside Primary School vs Cullercoats Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 10 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cragside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Cullercoats Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
| Measure | Cragside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Cullercoats Primary School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 811 | #330 of 811 |
| National rank | #1244 of 15,697 | #6473 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 409 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 409 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 5% |
| 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 | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cragsideprimary.co.uk | www.cullercoatsprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cragside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 56.9).
- •Cragside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 67%).
- •Cragside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
- •Cragside Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 409.
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 Cragside Primary School better than Cullercoats Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cragside Primary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 56.9 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 Cragside Primary School and Cullercoats Primary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cragside Primary School: 410. Cullercoats Primary School: 409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cragside Primary School and Cullercoats Primary School rank in North East?
Cragside Primary School is 60th of 811 and Cullercoats Primary School is 330th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).