Hassell Primary School vs St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 699 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hassell Primary School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
| Measure | Hassell Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands | St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1310 of 1,690 | #1102 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12438 of 15,697 | #10739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 173 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 9% |
| 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 | Newcastle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hassellschool.org | www.stgilesstgeorgesacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.4 vs 28.9).
- •St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 48%).
- •St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 360 students compared with 173.
- •Hassell Primary School is a local authority school while St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is a academy 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 Hassell Primary School better than St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy ranks higher (37.4 vs 28.9 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 Hassell Primary School and St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hassell Primary School: 173. St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hassell Primary School and St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hassell Primary School is 1310th of 1,690 and St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is 1102nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).