Preston Grange Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preston Grange Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | Preston Grange Primary School North Shields, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #225 of 811 | #236 of 811 |
| National rank | #4394 of 15,697 | #4670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 216 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 18% |
| 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 | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.pgps.co.uk | www.stmarysonline.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Preston Grange Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 66.0).
- •Preston Grange Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •Preston Grange Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 185.
- •Preston Grange Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats 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 Preston Grange Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats?
On the Success Index (England), Preston Grange Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 66.0 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 Preston Grange Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between North Shields and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Preston Grange Primary School: 216. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Preston Grange Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats rank in North East?
Preston Grange Primary School is 225th of 811 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats is 236th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).