Ponteland High School vs Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponteland High School
Ponteland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,536 students
Richard Coates Church of England Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
328 students
| Measure | Ponteland High School Ponteland, North East | Richard Coates Church of England Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 185 | #242 of 811 |
| National rank | #716 of 4,090 | #4828 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,536 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,536 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Ponteland | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | ponthigh.org.uk/ | www.richardcoatesceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ponteland High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 65.1).
- •Ponteland High School is the larger school with 1,536 students compared with 328.
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 High School better than Richard Coates Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ponteland High School ranks higher (77.0 vs 65.1 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 High School and Richard Coates Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ponteland and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ponteland High School: 1,536. Richard Coates Church of England Primary School: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ponteland High School and Richard Coates Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Ponteland High School is 21st of 185 and Richard Coates Church of England Primary School is 242nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).