Front Street Community Primary School vs Whickham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 776 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Front Street Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
Whickham School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,690 students
| Measure | Front Street Community Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Whickham School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #124 of 811 | #25 of 185 |
| National rank | #2594 of 15,697 | #783 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 413 | 1,690 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 1,690 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.9 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.frontstreetprimary.co.uk | www.whickhamschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Front Street Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 75.2).
- •Whickham School is the larger school with 1,690 students compared with 413.
- •Front Street Community Primary School is a local authority school while Whickham School is a academy 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 Front Street Community Primary School better than Whickham School?
On the Success Index (England), Front Street Community Primary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 75.2 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 Front Street Community Primary School and Whickham School?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Front Street Community Primary School: 413. Whickham School: 1,690. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Front Street Community Primary School and Whickham School rank in North East?
Front Street Community Primary School is 124th of 811 and Whickham School is 25th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).