Cragside Primary School vs South Gosforth First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 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
South Gosforth First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
325 students
| Measure | Cragside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | South Gosforth First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #60 of 811 | #14 of 811 |
| National rank | #1244 of 15,697 | #217 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 410 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cragsideprimary.co.uk | www.southgosforth.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Gosforth First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 86.3).
- •Cragside Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 325.
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 South Gosforth First School?
On the Success Index (England), South Gosforth First School ranks higher (96.3 vs 86.3 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 South Gosforth First School?
About 1.4 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. South Gosforth First School: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cragside Primary School and South Gosforth First School rank in North East?
Cragside Primary School is 60th of 811 and South Gosforth First School is 14th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).