Marine Park Primary School vs Westoe Crown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 691 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marine Park Primary School
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
Westoe Crown Primary School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
636 students
| Measure | Marine Park Primary School South Shields, North East | Westoe Crown Primary School South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #796 of 811 | #380 of 811 |
| National rank | #15517 of 15,697 | #7615 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 193 | 636 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 636 |
| Free school meals | 53.5% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.marineparkprimary.co.uk/ | www.westoecrownprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Westoe Crown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 6.6).
- •Westoe Crown Primary School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 193.
- •Marine Park Primary School is a academy school while Westoe Crown Primary School is a local authority 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 Marine Park Primary School better than Westoe Crown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westoe Crown Primary School ranks higher (51.8 vs 6.6 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 Marine Park Primary School and Westoe Crown Primary School?
About 691 m in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marine Park Primary School: 193. Westoe Crown Primary School: 636. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marine Park Primary School and Westoe Crown Primary School rank in North East?
Marine Park Primary School is 796th of 811 and Westoe Crown Primary School is 380th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).