Northwood Primary School vs Queensgate Foundation Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Primary School
Cowes · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
178 students
Queensgate Foundation Primary
East Cowes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
353 students
| Measure | Northwood Primary School Cowes, South East | Queensgate Foundation Primary East Cowes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2150 of 2,471 | #1340 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13113 of 15,697 | #7697 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 178 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Cowes | East Cowes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northwoodpri.co.uk | www.queensgateprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queensgate Foundation Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 25.4).
- •Queensgate Foundation Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 50%).
- •Queensgate Foundation Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Queensgate Foundation Primary is the larger school with 353 students compared with 178.
- •Northwood Primary School is a academy school while Queensgate Foundation Primary 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 Northwood Primary School better than Queensgate Foundation Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Queensgate Foundation Primary ranks higher (51.3 vs 25.4 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 Northwood Primary School and Queensgate Foundation Primary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cowes and East Cowes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwood Primary School: 178. Queensgate Foundation Primary: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwood Primary School and Queensgate Foundation Primary rank in South East?
Northwood Primary School is 2150th of 2,471 and Queensgate Foundation Primary is 1340th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).