Cragside Primary School vs Ravenswood Primary 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.
Cragside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Ravenswood Primary School
Newcastle upon Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
598 students
| Measure | Cragside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Ravenswood Primary School Newcastle upon Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #60 of 811 | #179 of 811 |
| National rank | #1244 of 15,697 | #3535 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 598 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 598 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 23% |
| 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 | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cragsideprimary.co.uk | www.ravenswoodprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cragside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 72.0).
- •Cragside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 73%).
- •Ravenswood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 12%).
- •Ravenswood Primary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 410.
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 Ravenswood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cragside Primary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 72.0 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 Ravenswood Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle upon Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cragside Primary School: 410. Ravenswood Primary School: 598. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cragside Primary School and Ravenswood Primary School rank in North East?
Cragside Primary School is 60th of 811 and Ravenswood Primary School is 179th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).