Forest Hall Primary School vs Longbenton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km 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
Longbenton High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
995 students
| Measure | Forest Hall Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Longbenton High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #580 of 811 | #123 of 185 |
| National rank | #11718 of 15,697 | #2774 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 148 | 995 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 995 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.8 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.foresthallprimary.co.uk | longbenton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (32.6 vs 33.4).
- •Longbenton High School is the larger school with 995 students compared with 148.
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 Longbenton High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Hall Primary School and Longbenton High School?
About 1.2 km 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. Longbenton High School: 995. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Hall Primary School and Longbenton High School rank in North East?
Forest Hall Primary School is 580th of 811 and Longbenton High School is 123rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).