Jesmond Gardens Primary School vs Throston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 775 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesmond Gardens Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
355 students
Throston Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
| Measure | Jesmond Gardens Primary School Hartlepool, North East | Throston Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #524 of 811 | #581 of 811 |
| National rank | #10511 of 15,697 | #11731 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 355 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 52.3% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 2% |
| 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 | Hartlepool | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.jesmondgardens.com | www.throstonschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Jesmond Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.3 vs 32.6).
- •Jesmond Gardens Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 58%).
- •Jesmond Gardens Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
- •Throston Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 355.
- •Jesmond Gardens Primary School is a academy school while Throston Primary School is a local authority 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 Jesmond Gardens Primary School better than Throston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Jesmond Gardens Primary School ranks higher (38.3 vs 32.6 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 Jesmond Gardens Primary School and Throston Primary School?
About 775 m in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jesmond Gardens Primary School: 355. Throston Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jesmond Gardens Primary School and Throston Primary School rank in North East?
Jesmond Gardens Primary School is 524th of 811 and Throston Primary School is 581st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).