Larkspur Community Primary School vs St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 670 m 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 Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
191 students
| Measure | Larkspur Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #787 of 811 | #572 of 811 |
| National rank | #15448 of 15,697 | #11541 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 154 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 67.7% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.9% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 56% |
| 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 | stoswaldswrekenton.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.5 vs 7.7).
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 42%).
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton is the larger school with 191 students compared with 154.
- •Larkspur Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton 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 Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton ranks higher (33.5 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 Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton?
About 670 m in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Larkspur Community Primary School: 154. St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Larkspur Community Primary School and St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton rank in North East?
Larkspur Community Primary School is 787th of 811 and St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton is 572nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).