Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) vs Lord Blyton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 867 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
Lord Blyton Primary School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) South Shields, North East | Lord Blyton Primary School South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #544 of 811 | #549 of 811 |
| National rank | #10901 of 15,697 | #11025 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 228 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 62.2% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | www.lordblytonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (36.6 vs 36.1).
- •Lord Blyton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 62%).
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Lord Blyton Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 228.
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) is a academy school while Lord Blyton 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) better than Lord Blyton 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) and Lord Blyton Primary School?
About 867 m in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields): 228. Lord Blyton Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) and Lord Blyton Primary School rank in North East?
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) is 544th of 811 and Lord Blyton Primary School is 549th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).