Dunn Street Primary School vs Percy Main Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunn Street Primary School
Jarrow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
Percy Main Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
205 students
| Measure | Dunn Street Primary School Jarrow, North East | Percy Main Primary School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #808 of 811 | #744 of 811 |
| National rank | #15683 of 15,697 | #14825 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 140 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 63.8% | 68.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Jarrow | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dunnstreetprimary.co.uk/ | www.percymainprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Percy Main Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.9 vs 2.1).
- •Percy Main Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 140.
- •Dunn Street Primary School is a academy school while Percy Main Primary School is a local authority 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 Dunn Street Primary School better than Percy Main Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Percy Main Primary School ranks higher (13.9 vs 2.1 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 Dunn Street Primary School and Percy Main Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Jarrow and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunn Street Primary School: 140. Percy Main Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunn Street Primary School and Percy Main Primary School rank in North East?
Dunn Street Primary School is 808th of 811 and Percy Main Primary School is 744th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).