Farne Primary School vs Hilton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 816 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farne Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Hilton Primary Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
415 students
| Measure | Farne Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Hilton Primary Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #281 of 811 | #185 of 811 |
| National rank | #5645 of 15,697 | #3705 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 239 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 50.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 18% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.farne.smartacademies.net/ | hpa.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hilton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 61.0).
- •Hilton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 73%).
- •Hilton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 13%).
- •Hilton Primary Academy is the larger school with 415 students compared with 239.
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 Farne Primary School better than Hilton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hilton Primary Academy ranks higher (71.1 vs 61.0 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 Farne Primary School and Hilton Primary Academy?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farne Primary School: 239. Hilton Primary Academy: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farne Primary School and Hilton Primary Academy rank in North East?
Farne Primary School is 281st of 811 and Hilton Primary Academy is 185th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).