Emmaville Primary School vs Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaville Primary School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
442 students
Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Emmaville Primary School Ryton, North East | Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #128 of 811 | #214 of 811 |
| National rank | #2652 of 15,697 | #4224 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 442 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Ryton | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.emmavilleprimary.org.uk/ | www.heddon-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Emmaville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 68.2).
- •Emmaville Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
- •Emmaville Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Emmaville Primary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 220.
- •Emmaville Primary School is a local authority school while Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Emmaville Primary School better than Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Emmaville Primary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 68.2 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 Emmaville Primary School and Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ryton and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmaville Primary School: 442. Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmaville Primary School and Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Emmaville Primary School is 128th of 811 and Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is 214th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).