Norham High School vs Waterville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norham High School
North Shields · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
498 students
Waterville Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
| Measure | Norham High School North Shields, North East | Waterville Primary School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 185 | #600 of 811 |
| National rank | #3206 of 4,090 | #12085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 498 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 63.6% | 64.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | North Shields | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.norhamhigh.org | www.watervilleprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Waterville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.7 vs 24.6).
- •Norham High School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 209.
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 Norham High School better than Waterville Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waterville Primary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 24.6 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 Norham High School and Waterville Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Shields and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norham High School: 498. Waterville Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norham High School and Waterville Primary School rank in North East?
Norham High School is 146th of 185 and Waterville Primary School is 600th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).