Roman Road Primary School vs White Mere Community 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.
Roman Road Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
White Mere Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
136 students
| Measure | Roman Road Primary School Gateshead, North East | White Mere Community Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #680 of 811 | #672 of 811 |
| National rank | #13755 of 15,697 | #13572 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 66.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | romanroadprimary.org | www.whitemereprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •White Mere Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.8 vs 21.5).
- •Roman Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 53%).
- •Roman Road Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 136.
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 Roman Road Primary School better than White Mere Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), White Mere Community Primary School ranks higher (22.8 vs 21.5 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 Roman Road Primary School and White Mere Community Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roman Road Primary School: 210. White Mere Community Primary School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roman Road Primary School and White Mere Community Primary School rank in North East?
Roman Road Primary School is 680th of 811 and White Mere Community Primary School is 672nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).