Kells Lane Primary School vs Oakfield Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kells Lane Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
Oakfield Infant School
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
128 students
| Measure | Kells Lane Primary School Gateshead, North East | Oakfield Infant School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #238 of 811 | #29 of 811 |
| National rank | #4688 of 15,697 | #572 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 453 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 71.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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 | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.kellslaneschool.co.uk | oakfield.smartacademies.net/ |
The verdict
- •Oakfield Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.2 vs 65.9).
- •Kells Lane Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 128.
- •Kells Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Oakfield Infant School is a academy 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 Kells Lane Primary School better than Oakfield Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakfield Infant School ranks higher (92.2 vs 65.9 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 Kells Lane Primary School and Oakfield Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kells Lane Primary School: 453. Oakfield Infant School: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kells Lane Primary School and Oakfield Infant School rank in North East?
Kells Lane Primary School is 238th of 811 and Oakfield Infant School is 29th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).