King Edward Primary School vs Throston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward Primary School
North Tyneside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
Throston Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
| Measure | King Edward Primary School North Tyneside, North East | Throston Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #575 of 811 | #581 of 811 |
| National rank | #11590 of 15,697 | #11731 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 473 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 112.6% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | North Tyneside | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | kingedward.org/ | www.throstonschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.2 vs 32.6).
- •Throston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 48%).
- •King Edward Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •King Edward Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 472.
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 King Edward Primary School better than Throston Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are King Edward Primary School and Throston Primary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between North Tyneside and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward Primary School: 473. Throston Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward Primary School and Throston Primary School rank in North East?
King Edward Primary School is 575th of 811 and Throston Primary School is 581st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).