Dunston Hill Community Primary School vs Kingsmeadow Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 159 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunston Hill Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students
Kingsmeadow Community School
Gateshead · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
868 students
| Measure | Dunston Hill Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | Kingsmeadow Community School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #505 of 811 | #138 of 185 |
| National rank | #10140 of 15,697 | #3012 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 362 | 868 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 868 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.6 |
| town | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dunstonhillcps.co.uk/ | kingsmeadow.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dunston Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 29.0).
- •Kingsmeadow Community School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 362.
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 Dunston Hill Community Primary School better than Kingsmeadow Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunston Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 29.0 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 Dunston Hill Community Primary School and Kingsmeadow Community School?
About 159 m in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunston Hill Community Primary School: 362. Kingsmeadow Community School: 868. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunston Hill Community Primary School and Kingsmeadow Community School rank in North East?
Dunston Hill Community Primary School is 505th of 811 and Kingsmeadow Community School is 138th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).