Dinnington First School vs Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.8 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
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
328 students
| Measure | Dinnington First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Richard Coates Church of England Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #235 of 811 | #242 of 811 |
| National rank | #4659 of 15,697 | #4828 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 320 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.dinnington.newcastle.sch.uk | www.richardcoatesceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (66.0 vs 65.1).
- •Richard Coates Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 320.
- •Dinnington First School is a local authority school while Richard Coates Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Richard Coates Church of England 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 Dinnington First School and Richard Coates Church of England Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dinnington First School: 320. Richard Coates Church of England Primary School: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dinnington First School and Richard Coates Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Dinnington First School is 235th of 811 and Richard Coates Church of England Primary School is 242nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).