Fulwell Junior School vs Lobley Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulwell Junior School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
Lobley Hill Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
350 students
| Measure | Fulwell Junior School Sunderland, North East | Lobley Hill Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 51 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 811 | #392 of 811 |
| National rank | #1630 of 15,697 | #7867 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 350 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 9% |
| 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 | Sunderland | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.fulwelljunior.co.uk | www.lobleyhillprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fulwell Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 50.5).
- •Fulwell Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 65%).
- •Fulwell Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 9%).
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 Fulwell Junior School better than Lobley Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fulwell Junior School ranks higher (83.5 vs 50.5 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 Fulwell Junior School and Lobley Hill Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fulwell Junior School: 350. Lobley Hill Primary School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fulwell Junior School and Lobley Hill Primary School rank in North East?
Fulwell Junior School is 83rd of 811 and Lobley Hill Primary School is 392nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).