Dinnington First School vs Morpeth First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dinnington First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
320 students
Morpeth First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
320 students
| Measure | Dinnington First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Morpeth First School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #235 of 811 | #86 of 811 |
| National rank | #4659 of 15,697 | #1696 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 320 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dinnington.newcastle.sch.uk | www.morpethgoosehill.org/web |
The verdict
- •Morpeth First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 66.0).
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 Dinnington First School better than Morpeth First School?
On the Success Index (England), Morpeth First School ranks higher (83.1 vs 66.0 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 Dinnington First School and Morpeth First School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dinnington First School: 320. Morpeth First School: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dinnington First School and Morpeth First School rank in North East?
Dinnington First School is 235th of 811 and Morpeth First School is 86th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).