Holywell Village First School vs New Hartley First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holywell Village First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
161 students
New Hartley First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
165 students
| Measure | Holywell Village First School Whitley Bay, North East | New Hartley First School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 811 | #210 of 811 |
| National rank | #2362 of 15,697 | #4159 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 161 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 107.3% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Whitley Bay | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.holywell.northumberland.sch.uk | www.newhartley.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holywell Village First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 68.6).
- •New Hartley First School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 161.
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 Holywell Village First School better than New Hartley First School?
On the Success Index (England), Holywell Village First School ranks higher (78.6 vs 68.6 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 Holywell Village First School and New Hartley First School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holywell Village First School: 161. New Hartley First School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell Village First School and New Hartley First School rank in North East?
Holywell Village First School is 111th of 811 and New Hartley First School is 210th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).