Lakes Primary School vs Riverdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 868 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakes Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
267 students
Riverdale Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
| Measure | Lakes Primary School Redcar, North East | Riverdale Primary School Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #647 of 811 | #747 of 811 |
| National rank | #13009 of 15,697 | #14844 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 267 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Redcar | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | lakesprimaryschool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Lakes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.9 vs 13.7).
- •Lakes Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 43%).
- •Lakes Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Lakes Primary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 179.
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 Lakes Primary School better than Riverdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lakes Primary School ranks higher (25.9 vs 13.7 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 Lakes Primary School and Riverdale Primary School?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Redcar and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakes Primary School: 267. Riverdale Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakes Primary School and Riverdale Primary School rank in North East?
Lakes Primary School is 647th of 811 and Riverdale Primary School is 747th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).