Forest Hall Primary School vs Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 6.5 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
Riverside Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
| Measure | Forest Hall Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Riverside Primary School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #580 of 811 | #486 of 811 |
| National rank | #11718 of 15,697 | #9868 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 148 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 82.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 62.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 14% |
| 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 | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.foresthallprimary.co.uk | www.riversideprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Riverside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 32.6).
- •Forest Hall Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 59%).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
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 Riverside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Primary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 32.6 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 Riverside Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Hall Primary School: 148. Riverside Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Hall Primary School and Riverside Primary School rank in North East?
Forest Hall Primary School is 580th of 811 and Riverside Primary School is 486th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).