Parkhead Community Primary School vs West Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 878 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkhead Community Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
320 students
West Lane Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
305 students
| Measure | Parkhead Community Primary School Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East | West Lane Primary School Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #778 of 811 | #637 of 811 |
| National rank | #15340 of 15,697 | #12717 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 320 | 305 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 305 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Blaydon-on-Tyne | Blaydon-on-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.parkheadprimary.org/ | www.wwlcp.school |
The verdict
- •West Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 9.0).
- •West Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 40%).
- •West Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Parkhead Community Primary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 305.
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 Parkhead Community Primary School better than West Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Lane Primary School ranks higher (27.5 vs 9.0 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 Parkhead Community Primary School and West Lane Primary School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Blaydon-on-Tyne and Blaydon-on-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkhead Community Primary School: 320. West Lane Primary School: 305. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkhead Community Primary School and West Lane Primary School rank in North East?
Parkhead Community Primary School is 778th of 811 and West Lane Primary School is 637th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).