Ivy Road Primary School vs Longbenton High 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.
Ivy Road Primary School
Newcastle upon Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
115 students
Longbenton High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
995 students
| Measure | Ivy Road Primary School Newcastle upon Tyne, North East | Longbenton High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #731 of 811 | #123 of 185 |
| National rank | #14536 of 15,697 | #2774 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 115 | 995 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 995 |
| Free school meals | 51.5% | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 54.8% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.8 |
| town | Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ivyroadprimary.org.uk | longbenton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Longbenton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.4 vs 16.3).
- •Longbenton High School is the larger school with 995 students compared with 115.
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 Ivy Road Primary School better than Longbenton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Longbenton High School ranks higher (33.4 vs 16.3 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 Ivy Road Primary School and Longbenton High 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?
Ivy Road Primary School: 115. Longbenton High School: 995. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ivy Road Primary School and Longbenton High School rank in North East?
Ivy Road Primary School is 731st of 811 and Longbenton High School is 123rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).