Ponteland Community Primary School vs Ponteland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km 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 Primary School
Ponteland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | Ponteland Community Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Ponteland Primary School Ponteland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #222 of 811 | #192 of 811 |
| National rank | #4348 of 15,697 | #3845 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 274 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 130.5% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 10% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Ponteland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ponteland.academy | www.pontelandprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ponteland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 67.6).
- •Ponteland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 65%).
- •Ponteland Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Ponteland Primary School is the larger school with 479 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ponteland Primary School ranks higher (70.4 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 Primary School?
About 1.1 km 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 Primary School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ponteland Community Primary School and Ponteland Primary School rank in North East?
Ponteland Community Primary School is 222nd of 811 and Ponteland Primary School is 192nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).