Green Gates Primary School vs Newcomen Primary 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.
Green Gates Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
Newcomen Primary School
Redcar · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
| Measure | Green Gates Primary School Redcar, North East | Newcomen Primary School Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #481 of 811 | #48 of 811 |
| National rank | #9711 of 15,697 | #994 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 341 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 341 |
| Free school meals | 65.6% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 28% |
| 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 | Redcar | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.greengatesprimary.co.uk | www.newcomenprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newcomen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.4 vs 42.0).
- •Newcomen Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 75%).
- •Newcomen Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 0%).
- •Newcomen Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 248.
- •Green Gates Primary School is a academy school while Newcomen Primary School is a local authority 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 Green Gates Primary School better than Newcomen Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newcomen Primary School ranks higher (88.4 vs 42.0 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 Green Gates Primary School and Newcomen Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Redcar and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Green Gates Primary School: 248. Newcomen Primary School: 341. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Gates Primary School and Newcomen Primary School rank in North East?
Green Gates Primary School is 481st of 811 and Newcomen Primary School is 48th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).