Riverside Primary School vs St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
147 students
| Measure | Riverside Primary School North Shields, North East | St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 811 | #804 of 811 |
| National rank | #9868 of 15,697 | #15656 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 148 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 82.5% | 71.5% |
| Capacity filled | 62.7% | 62.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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 | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.riversideprimary.org.uk | www.stfrancishorndale.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Riverside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 3.7).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 25%).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 147.
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 School better than St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Primary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 3.7 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 School and St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between North Shields and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Primary School: 148. St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Primary School and St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School rank in North East?
Riverside Primary School is 486th of 811 and St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is 804th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).