Larkspur Community Primary School vs St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larkspur Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
154 students
St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Larkspur Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #787 of 811 | #188 of 811 |
| National rank | #15448 of 15,697 | #3807 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 154 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 67.7% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.9% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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.larkspurprimary.co.uk | www.stannesharlowgreen.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 7.7).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 42%).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green is the larger school with 162 students compared with 154.
- •Larkspur Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green 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 Larkspur Community Primary School better than St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green ranks higher (70.6 vs 7.7 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 Larkspur Community Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Larkspur Community Primary School: 154. St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Larkspur Community Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green rank in North East?
Larkspur Community Primary School is 787th of 811 and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green is 188th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).