Lord Blyton Primary School vs Simonside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Blyton Primary School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
Simonside Primary School
Jarrow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
| Measure | Lord Blyton Primary School South Shields, North East | Simonside Primary School Jarrow, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #549 of 811 | #793 of 811 |
| National rank | #11025 of 15,697 | #15483 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 229 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 43.1% | 53.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 52.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | South Shields | Jarrow |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.lordblytonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.simonsideprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lord Blyton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.1 vs 7.1).
- •Lord Blyton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 37%).
- •Lord Blyton Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 219.
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 Lord Blyton Primary School better than Simonside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lord Blyton Primary School ranks higher (36.1 vs 7.1 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 Lord Blyton Primary School and Simonside Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between South Shields and Jarrow in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lord Blyton Primary School: 229. Simonside Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lord Blyton Primary School and Simonside Primary School rank in North East?
Lord Blyton Primary School is 549th of 811 and Simonside Primary School is 793rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).