Percy Main Primary School vs Stephenson Memorial Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Percy Main Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
205 students
Stephenson Memorial Primary School
Wallsend · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
324 students
| Measure | Percy Main Primary School North Shields, North East | Stephenson Memorial Primary School Wallsend, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #744 of 811 | #493 of 811 |
| National rank | #14825 of 15,697 | #9962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 205 | 324 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 324 |
| Free school meals | 68.3% | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.3% | 65.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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 | North Shields | Wallsend |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.percymainprimary.org.uk | www.stephensonmemorial.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Stephenson Memorial Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 13.9).
- •Stephenson Memorial Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 52%).
- •Stephenson Memorial Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Stephenson Memorial Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 205.
- •Percy Main Primary School is a local authority school while Stephenson Memorial Primary School 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 Percy Main Primary School better than Stephenson Memorial Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stephenson Memorial Primary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 13.9 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 Percy Main Primary School and Stephenson Memorial Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Shields and Wallsend in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Percy Main Primary School: 205. Stephenson Memorial Primary School: 324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Percy Main Primary School and Stephenson Memorial Primary School rank in North East?
Percy Main Primary School is 744th of 811 and Stephenson Memorial Primary School is 493rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).