Heworth Grange School vs Roman Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heworth Grange School
Gateshead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
910 students
Roman Road Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Heworth Grange School Gateshead, North East | Roman Road Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #167 of 185 | #680 of 811 |
| National rank | #3793 of 4,090 | #13755 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 910 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 910 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 45.3% |
| Capacity filled | 66.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.heworthgrange.org/ | romanroadprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Roman Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.5 vs 15.4).
- •Heworth Grange School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 210.
- •Heworth Grange School is a academy school while Roman Road 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 Heworth Grange School better than Roman Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Roman Road Primary School ranks higher (21.5 vs 15.4 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 Heworth Grange School and Roman Road Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heworth Grange School: 910. Roman Road Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heworth Grange School and Roman Road Primary School rank in North East?
Heworth Grange School is 167th of 185 and Roman Road Primary School is 680th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).