Kells Lane Primary School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 570 m 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Kells Lane Primary School Gateshead, North East | St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #238 of 811 | #42 of 811 |
| National rank | #4688 of 15,697 | #866 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 453 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 23% |
| 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 | stpeterslowfell.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 65.9).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 62%).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 14%).
- •Kells Lane Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 213.
- •Kells Lane Primary School is a local authority school while St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell 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 St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell ranks higher (89.5 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 St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kells Lane Primary School: 453. St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kells Lane Primary School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell rank in North East?
Kells Lane Primary School is 238th of 811 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell is 42nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).