Finchale Primary School vs Waterville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finchale Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Waterville Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
| Measure | Finchale Primary School Durham, North East | Waterville Primary School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 811 | #600 of 811 |
| National rank | #999 of 15,697 | #12085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 64.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 7% |
| 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 | Durham | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.finchale.durham.sch.uk | www.watervilleprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Finchale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 30.7).
- •Finchale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 57%).
- •Finchale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 7%).
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 Finchale Primary School better than Waterville Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Finchale Primary School ranks higher (88.3 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 Finchale Primary School and Waterville Primary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Durham and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finchale Primary School: 209. Waterville Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finchale Primary School and Waterville Primary School rank in North East?
Finchale Primary School is 49th of 811 and Waterville Primary School is 600th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).