Hipsburn Primary School vs Swansfield Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hipsburn Primary School
Alnwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
Swansfield Park Primary School
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
383 students
| Measure | Hipsburn Primary School Alnwick, North East | Swansfield Park Primary School Alnwick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #132 of 811 | #134 of 811 |
| National rank | #2717 of 15,697 | #2757 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 102 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 3.9% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 121.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| 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 | Alnwick | Alnwick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hipsburn.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.swansfield.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (76.6 vs 76.4).
- •Swansfield Park Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 102.
- •Hipsburn Primary School is a local authority school while Swansfield Park Primary School 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 Hipsburn Primary School better than Swansfield Park Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hipsburn Primary School and Swansfield Park Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Alnwick and Alnwick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hipsburn Primary School: 102. Swansfield Park Primary School: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hipsburn Primary School and Swansfield Park Primary School rank in North East?
Hipsburn Primary School is 132nd of 811 and Swansfield Park Primary School is 134th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).