Falla Park Community Primary School vs King Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falla Park Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
King Street Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
224 students
| Measure | Falla Park Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | King Street Primary School Spennymoor, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #508 of 811 | #614 of 811 |
| National rank | #10169 of 15,697 | #12284 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 222 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 52.2% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Spennymoor |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | www.kingstreet.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Falla Park Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 29.6).
- •Falla Park Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •King Street Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •King Street Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 222.
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 Falla Park Community Primary School better than King Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Falla Park Community Primary School ranks higher (39.9 vs 29.6 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 Falla Park Community Primary School and King Street Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Spennymoor in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falla Park Community Primary School: 222. King Street Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falla Park Community Primary School and King Street Primary School rank in North East?
Falla Park Community Primary School is 508th of 811 and King Street Primary School is 614th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).