Glynwood Community Primary School vs Grace College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glynwood Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
423 students
Grace College
Gateshead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,125 students
| Measure | Glynwood Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | Grace College Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #582 of 811 | #120 of 185 |
| National rank | #11736 of 15,697 | #2700 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 423 | 1,125 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 1,125 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.8 |
| town | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.glynwoodprimary.org | www.gracecollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Grace College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.9 vs 32.5).
- •Grace College is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 423.
- •Glynwood Community Primary School is a local authority school while Grace College 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 Glynwood Community Primary School better than Grace College?
On the Success Index (England), Grace College ranks higher (34.9 vs 32.5 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 Glynwood Community Primary School and Grace College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glynwood Community Primary School: 423. Grace College: 1,125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glynwood Community Primary School and Grace College rank in North East?
Glynwood Community Primary School is 582nd of 811 and Grace College is 120th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).