Riverside Primary Academy vs St Johns Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Primary Academy
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
St Johns Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Riverside Primary Academy Gateshead, North East | St Johns Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #445 of 811 | #589 of 811 |
| National rank | #8988 of 15,697 | #11895 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 302 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 66.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.5% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Gateshead | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.riversideprimaryacademy.org.uk/ | www.stjohns.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Riverside Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 31.7).
- •Riverside Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 50%).
- •St Johns Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Riverside Primary Academy is the larger school with 302 students compared with 226.
- •Riverside Primary Academy is a academy school while St Johns Primary School is a local authority 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 Riverside Primary Academy better than St Johns Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Primary Academy ranks higher (45.4 vs 31.7 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 Riverside Primary Academy and St Johns Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Primary Academy: 302. St Johns Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Primary Academy and St Johns Primary School rank in North East?
Riverside Primary Academy is 445th of 811 and St Johns Primary School is 589th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).