Farne Primary School vs Simonside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km 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
Simonside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
275 students
| Measure | Farne Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Simonside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #281 of 811 | #499 of 811 |
| National rank | #5645 of 15,697 | #10008 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 275 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 275 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 67.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.farne.smartacademies.net/ | www.simonside.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Farne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 40.7).
- •Farne Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Farne Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Simonside Primary School is the larger school with 275 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 Simonside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farne Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 40.7 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 Simonside Primary School?
About 1.1 km 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. Simonside Primary School: 275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farne Primary School and Simonside Primary School rank in North East?
Farne Primary School is 281st of 811 and Simonside Primary School is 499th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).