Dormanstown Primary Academy vs Simonside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dormanstown Primary Academy
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
274 students
Simonside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
275 students
| Measure | Dormanstown Primary Academy Redcar, North East | Simonside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #649 of 811 | #499 of 811 |
| National rank | #13039 of 15,697 | #10008 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 274 | 275 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 275 |
| Free school meals | 66.1% | 67.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 9% |
| 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 | Redcar | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | dormanstown.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk | www.simonside.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Simonside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 25.7).
- •Simonside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 48%).
- •Simonside Primary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 274.
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 Dormanstown Primary Academy better than Simonside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Simonside Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 25.7 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 Dormanstown Primary Academy and Simonside Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Redcar and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dormanstown Primary Academy: 274. Simonside Primary School: 275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dormanstown Primary Academy and Simonside Primary School rank in North East?
Dormanstown Primary Academy is 649th of 811 and Simonside Primary School is 499th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).