Cramlington Northburn Primary School vs Hareside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cramlington Northburn Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
Hareside Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students
| Measure | Cramlington Northburn Primary School Cramlington, North East | Hareside Primary School Cramlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #264 of 811 | #271 of 811 |
| National rank | #5318 of 15,697 | #5497 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 282 | 430 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 430 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Cramlington | Cramlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.northburn.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.haresideprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (62.5 vs 61.7).
- •Cramlington Northburn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 68%).
- •Hareside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Hareside Primary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 282.
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 Cramlington Northburn Primary School better than Hareside 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 Cramlington Northburn Primary School and Hareside Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cramlington and Cramlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cramlington Northburn Primary School: 282. Hareside Primary School: 430. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cramlington Northburn Primary School and Hareside Primary School rank in North East?
Cramlington Northburn Primary School is 264th of 811 and Hareside Primary School is 271st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).