Dunston Hill Community Primary School vs Lobley Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km 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
Lobley Hill Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
350 students
| Measure | Dunston Hill Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | Lobley Hill Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 51 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #505 of 811 | #392 of 811 |
| National rank | #10140 of 15,697 | #7867 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 362 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dunstonhillcps.co.uk/ | www.lobleyhillprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lobley Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.5 vs 40.0).
- •Lobley Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 60%).
- •Lobley Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Dunston Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 350.
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 Lobley Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lobley Hill Primary School ranks higher (50.5 vs 40.0 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 Lobley Hill Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunston Hill Community Primary School: 362. Lobley Hill Primary School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunston Hill Community Primary School and Lobley Hill Primary School rank in North East?
Dunston Hill Community Primary School is 505th of 811 and Lobley Hill Primary School is 392nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).