Spring Gardens Primary School vs Waterville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 831 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Gardens Primary School
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
314 students
Waterville Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
| Measure | Spring Gardens Primary School North Shields, North East | Waterville Primary School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #758 of 811 | #600 of 811 |
| National rank | #15115 of 15,697 | #12085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 314 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 64.5% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.springgardensprimary.org.uk/ | www.watervilleprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Waterville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.7 vs 11.4).
- •Waterville Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 41%).
- •Waterville Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Spring Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 209.
- •Spring Gardens Primary School is a academy school while Waterville 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 Spring Gardens Primary School better than Waterville Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waterville Primary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 11.4 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 Spring Gardens Primary School and Waterville Primary School?
About 831 m in a straight line, between North Shields and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spring Gardens Primary School: 314. Waterville Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spring Gardens Primary School and Waterville Primary School rank in North East?
Spring Gardens Primary School is 758th of 811 and Waterville Primary School is 600th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).