Fell Dyke Community Primary School vs Larkspur Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 787 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fell Dyke Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
286 students
Larkspur Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
154 students
| Measure | Fell Dyke Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | Larkspur Community Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #723 of 811 | #787 of 811 |
| National rank | #14456 of 15,697 | #15448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 286 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 64.8% | 67.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.felldykeprimary.org/ | www.larkspurprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fell Dyke Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.8 vs 7.7).
- •Fell Dyke Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 42%).
- •Fell Dyke Community Primary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 154.
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 Fell Dyke Community Primary School better than Larkspur Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fell Dyke Community Primary School ranks higher (16.8 vs 7.7 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 Fell Dyke Community Primary School and Larkspur Community Primary School?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fell Dyke Community Primary School: 286. Larkspur Community Primary School: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fell Dyke Community Primary School and Larkspur Community Primary School rank in North East?
Fell Dyke Community Primary School is 723rd of 811 and Larkspur Community Primary School is 787th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).