Greenfields Community Primary School vs North Gosforth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 976 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfields Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 1–11
221 students
North Gosforth Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
576 students
| Measure | Greenfields Community Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | North Gosforth Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #596 of 811 | #109 of 185 |
| National rank | #12033 of 15,697 | #2454 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 1–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 221 | 576 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 576 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.greenfieldsprimary.co.uk | www.northgosforthacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •North Gosforth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 31.0).
- •North Gosforth Academy is the larger school with 576 students compared with 221.
- •Greenfields Community Primary School is a local authority school while North Gosforth Academy 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 Greenfields Community Primary School better than North Gosforth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), North Gosforth Academy ranks higher (40.1 vs 31.0 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 Greenfields Community Primary School and North Gosforth Academy?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenfields Community Primary School: 221. North Gosforth Academy: 576. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenfields Community Primary School and North Gosforth Academy rank in North East?
Greenfields Community Primary School is 596th of 811 and North Gosforth Academy is 109th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).