Highfield Community Primary School vs Rowlands Gill Community 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.
Highfield Community Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
| Measure | Highfield Community Primary School Rowlands Gill, North East | Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Rowlands Gill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #689 of 811 | #466 of 811 |
| National rank | #13899 of 15,697 | #9403 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 112 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 51% | 15.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Rowlands Gill | Rowlands Gill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.highfieldprimarygateshead.co.uk/ | www.rowlandsgillprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Rowlands Gill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 20.5).
- •Highfield Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 52%).
- •Rowlands Gill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Rowlands Gill Community Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 112.
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 Highfield Community Primary School better than Rowlands Gill Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rowlands Gill Community Primary School ranks higher (43.5 vs 20.5 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 Highfield Community Primary School and Rowlands Gill Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rowlands Gill and Rowlands Gill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Community Primary School: 112. Rowlands Gill Community Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Community Primary School and Rowlands Gill Community Primary School rank in North East?
Highfield Community Primary School is 689th of 811 and Rowlands Gill Community Primary School is 466th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).