Dunn Street Primary School vs Valley View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.8 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
Valley View Primary School
Jarrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
| Measure | Dunn Street Primary School Jarrow, North East | Valley View Primary School Jarrow, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #808 of 811 | #250 of 811 |
| National rank | #15683 of 15,697 | #5008 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 140 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 63.8% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Jarrow |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dunnstreetprimary.co.uk/ | www.valleyviewps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Valley View Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 2.1).
- •Valley View Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 140.
- •Dunn Street Primary School is a academy school while Valley View 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 Valley View Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Valley View Primary School ranks higher (64.2 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 Valley View Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Jarrow and Jarrow in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunn Street Primary School: 140. Valley View Primary School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunn Street Primary School and Valley View Primary School rank in North East?
Dunn Street Primary School is 808th of 811 and Valley View Primary School is 250th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).