Fellgate Primary School vs Hedworth Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fellgate Primary School
Jarrow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
Hedworth Lane Primary School
Boldon Colliery · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
290 students
| Measure | Fellgate Primary School Jarrow, North East | Hedworth Lane Primary School Boldon Colliery, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #599 of 811 | #244 of 811 |
| National rank | #12071 of 15,697 | #4841 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 130 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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 | Jarrow | Boldon Colliery |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | www.hedworthlaneprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hedworth Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 30.7).
- •Hedworth Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 54%).
- •Hedworth Lane Primary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 130.
- •Fellgate Primary School is a academy school while Hedworth Lane Primary School is a local authority 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 Fellgate Primary School better than Hedworth Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hedworth Lane Primary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 30.7 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 Fellgate Primary School and Hedworth Lane Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jarrow and Boldon Colliery in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fellgate Primary School: 130. Hedworth Lane Primary School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fellgate Primary School and Hedworth Lane Primary School rank in North East?
Fellgate Primary School is 599th of 811 and Hedworth Lane Primary School is 244th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).