Glynwood Community Primary School vs Oakfield Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 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
Oakfield Junior School
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
215 students
| Measure | Glynwood Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | Oakfield Junior School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #582 of 811 | #61 of 811 |
| National rank | #11736 of 15,697 | #1253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 423 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.glynwoodprimary.org | oakfield.smartacademies.net/ |
The verdict
- •Oakfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 32.5).
- •Glynwood Community Primary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 215.
- •Glynwood Community Primary School is a local authority school while Oakfield Junior 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 Glynwood Community Primary School better than Oakfield Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakfield Junior School ranks higher (86.3 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 Oakfield Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glynwood Community Primary School: 423. Oakfield Junior School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glynwood Community Primary School and Oakfield Junior School rank in North East?
Glynwood Community Primary School is 582nd of 811 and Oakfield Junior School is 61st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).