Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford vs Otterburn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
49 students
Otterburn Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
46 students
| Measure | Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East | Otterburn Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 49 | 46 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 46 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| 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 | Berwick-upon-Tweed | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ford.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.otterburn.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 58.6).
- •Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford is the larger school with 49 students compared with 46.
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 Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford better than Otterburn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford ranks higher (62.0 vs 58.6 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 Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford and Otterburn Primary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford: 49. Otterburn Primary School: 46. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford and Otterburn Primary School rank in North East?
Hugh Joicey Church of England Primary School, Ford is unranked and Otterburn Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).