Grange First School vs Usworth Colliery Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grange First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
333 students
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
333 students
| Measure | Grange First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Usworth Colliery Primary School Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #310 of 811 | #443 of 811 |
| National rank | #6197 of 15,697 | #8956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 333 | 333 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 333 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 79.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.grangefirst.co.uk/ | www.usworthcolliery.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Grange First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 45.6).
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 Grange First School better than Usworth Colliery Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grange First School ranks higher (58.3 vs 45.6 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 Grange First School and Usworth Colliery Primary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grange First School: 333. Usworth Colliery Primary School: 333. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grange First School and Usworth Colliery Primary School rank in North East?
Grange First School is 310th of 811 and Usworth Colliery Primary School is 443rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).