Ponteland Community Primary School vs Ponteland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 82 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponteland Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
274 students
Ponteland High School
Ponteland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,536 students
| Measure | Ponteland Community Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Ponteland High School Ponteland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #222 of 811 | #21 of 185 |
| National rank | #4348 of 15,697 | #716 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 274 | 1,536 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 1,536 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 130.5% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Ponteland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ponteland.academy | ponthigh.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ponteland High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 67.6).
- •Ponteland High School is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 274.
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 Ponteland Community Primary School better than Ponteland High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ponteland High School ranks higher (77.0 vs 67.6 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 Ponteland Community Primary School and Ponteland High School?
About 82 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Ponteland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ponteland Community Primary School: 274. Ponteland High School: 1,536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ponteland Community Primary School and Ponteland High School rank in North East?
Ponteland Community Primary School is 222nd of 811 and Ponteland High School is 21st of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).