Fell Dyke Community Primary School vs Springwell Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km 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
Springwell Village Primary School
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Fell Dyke Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | Springwell Village Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #723 of 811 | #215 of 811 |
| National rank | #14456 of 15,697 | #4232 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 286 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 64.8% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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.springwellvillageprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springwell Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 16.8).
- •Springwell Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 55%).
- •Springwell Village Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Fell Dyke Community Primary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 207.
- •Fell Dyke Community Primary School is a local authority school while Springwell Village 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 Fell Dyke Community Primary School better than Springwell Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Springwell Village Primary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 16.8 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 Springwell Village Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fell Dyke Community Primary School: 286. Springwell Village Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fell Dyke Community Primary School and Springwell Village Primary School rank in North East?
Fell Dyke Community Primary School is 723rd of 811 and Springwell Village Primary School is 215th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).