Forest Hall Primary School vs Ivy Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 8 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hall Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
Ivy Road Primary School
Newcastle upon Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
115 students
| Measure | Forest Hall Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Ivy Road Primary School Newcastle upon Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #580 of 811 | #731 of 811 |
| National rank | #11718 of 15,697 | #14536 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 148 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 54.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.foresthallprimary.co.uk | www.ivyroadprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Forest Hall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 16.3).
- •Forest Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 53%).
- •Forest Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Forest Hall Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 115.
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 Forest Hall Primary School better than Ivy Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Forest Hall Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 16.3 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 Forest Hall Primary School and Ivy Road Primary School?
About 8 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle upon Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Hall Primary School: 148. Ivy Road Primary School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Hall Primary School and Ivy Road Primary School rank in North East?
Forest Hall Primary School is 580th of 811 and Ivy Road Primary School is 731st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).