Cullercoats Primary School vs Marden Bridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullercoats Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
Marden Bridge Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
577 students
| Measure | Cullercoats Primary School North Shields, North East | Marden Bridge Middle School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #330 of 811 | #33 of 185 |
| National rank | #6473 of 15,697 | #920 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 409 | 577 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 577 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 16% |
| 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 | North Shields | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cullercoatsprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.mbms.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Marden Bridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 56.9).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 67%).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 5%).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School is the larger school with 577 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 Cullercoats Primary School better than Marden Bridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Marden Bridge Middle School ranks higher (72.3 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 Cullercoats Primary School and Marden Bridge Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Shields and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cullercoats Primary School: 409. Marden Bridge Middle School: 577. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cullercoats Primary School and Marden Bridge Middle School rank in North East?
Cullercoats Primary School is 330th of 811 and Marden Bridge Middle School is 33rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).