Hotspur Primary School vs Royal Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 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
Royal Grammar School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
1,332 students
| Measure | Hotspur Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Royal Grammar School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #642 of 811 | #156 of 185 |
| National rank | #12883 of 15,697 | #3516 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 440 | 1,332 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 1,332 |
| Free school meals | 38% | – |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 10.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.1 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hotspurprimary.co.uk | www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hotspur Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.6 vs 20.3).
- •Royal Grammar School is the larger school with 1,332 students compared with 440.
- •Hotspur Primary School is a local authority school while Royal Grammar 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 Royal Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Hotspur Primary School ranks higher (26.6 vs 20.3 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 Hotspur Primary School and Royal Grammar School?
About 1.2 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. Royal Grammar School: 1,332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hotspur Primary School and Royal Grammar School rank in North East?
Hotspur Primary School is 642nd of 811 and Royal Grammar School is 156th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).