Hotspur Primary School vs Newcastle Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hotspur Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
Newcastle Preparatory School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Hotspur Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Newcastle Preparatory School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #642 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #12883 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 440 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 38% | – |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | www.hotspurprimary.co.uk | www.newcastleprepschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hotspur Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 241.
- •Hotspur Primary School is a local authority school while Newcastle Preparatory School is a independent 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 Hotspur Primary School better than Newcastle Preparatory 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 Hotspur Primary School and Newcastle Preparatory School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hotspur Primary School: 440. Newcastle Preparatory School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hotspur Primary School and Newcastle Preparatory School rank in North East?
Hotspur Primary School is 642nd of 811 and Newcastle Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).