Gillas Lane Primary Academy vs Wylam First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
Wylam First School
Wylam · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
131 students
| Measure | Gillas Lane Primary Academy Houghton le Spring, North East | Wylam First School Wylam, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #803 of 811 | #4 of 811 |
| National rank | #15655 of 15,697 | #29 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 134 | 131 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 131 |
| Free school meals | 61.7% | 1.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Houghton le Spring | Wylam |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gillaslaneprimaryschool.co.uk | wfs.cheviotlt.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wylam First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 3.7).
- •Gillas Lane Primary Academy is the larger school with 134 students compared with 131.
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 Gillas Lane Primary Academy better than Wylam First School?
On the Success Index (England), Wylam First School ranks higher (99.4 vs 3.7 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 Gillas Lane Primary Academy and Wylam First School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Wylam in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gillas Lane Primary Academy: 134. Wylam First School: 131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gillas Lane Primary Academy and Wylam First School rank in North East?
Gillas Lane Primary Academy is 803rd of 811 and Wylam First School is 4th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).