Emmanuel College vs Royal Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel College
Gateshead · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1,564 students
Royal Grammar School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
1,332 students
| Measure | Emmanuel College Gateshead, North East | Royal Grammar School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 185 | #156 of 185 |
| National rank | #591 of 4,090 | #3516 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 1,564 | 1,332 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,564 | 1,332 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.1 | 10.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74.3% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88.4% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.69 | 0.77 |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | 47.1 |
| town | Gateshead | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.emmanuelcollege.org.uk/ | www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 20.3).
- •Emmanuel College is the larger school with 1,564 students compared with 1,332.
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 Emmanuel College better than Royal Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Emmanuel College ranks higher (80.5 vs 20.3 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 Emmanuel College and Royal Grammar School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmanuel College: 1,564. Royal Grammar School: 1,332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel College and Royal Grammar School rank in North East?
Emmanuel College is 14th of 185 and Royal Grammar School is 156th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).