Hilton Primary Academy vs Kenton Bar Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilton Primary Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
415 students
Kenton Bar Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
| Measure | Hilton Primary Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Kenton Bar Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 811 | #564 of 811 |
| National rank | #3705 of 15,697 | #11365 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 415 | 273 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 273 |
| Free school meals | 50.5% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 9% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | hpa.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.kentonbar.smartacademies.net/ |
The verdict
- •Hilton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 34.3).
- •Hilton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 57%).
- •Hilton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
- •Hilton Primary Academy is the larger school with 415 students compared with 273.
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 Hilton Primary Academy better than Kenton Bar Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hilton Primary Academy ranks higher (71.1 vs 34.3 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 Hilton Primary Academy and Kenton Bar Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilton Primary Academy: 415. Kenton Bar Primary School: 273. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilton Primary Academy and Kenton Bar Primary School rank in North East?
Hilton Primary Academy is 185th of 811 and Kenton Bar Primary School is 564th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).