Simonside Primary School vs Westerhope Primary School
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.
Simonside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
275 students
Westerhope Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
| Measure | Simonside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Westerhope Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 811 | #367 of 811 |
| National rank | #10008 of 15,697 | #7307 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 275 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 67.6% | 38.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 8% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.simonside.newcastle.sch.uk | www.newcastle.gov.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Westerhope Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 40.7).
- •Westerhope Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
- •Simonside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Westerhope Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 275.
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 Simonside Primary School better than Westerhope Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westerhope Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 40.7 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 Simonside Primary School and Westerhope Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Simonside Primary School: 275. Westerhope Primary School: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Simonside Primary School and Westerhope Primary School rank in North East?
Simonside Primary School is 499th of 811 and Westerhope Primary School is 367th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).