Schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East (2025)
6 schools · 2,652 students · 3 academy, 3 local authority · median Pupils on roll 305.
Blaydon-on-Tyne, in North East, has 6 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,652 students. By level there are 5 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 3 academy, 3 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Blaydon-on-Tyne's schools is 305, above the North East median of 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon (94.6, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Blaydon West Primary School (77.4, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon (74.1, top 25% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon (1,401 students), Parkhead Community Primary School (320 students), West Lane Primary School (305 students).
Ranked schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 195St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, BlaydonBlaydon-on-Tyne · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 277Blaydon West Primary SchoolBlaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 166 students
- 374St Thomas More Catholic School, BlaydonBlaydon-on-Tyne · Academy Secondary51.9 Attainment 8 · 1,401 students
- 458St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BlaydonBlaydon-on-Tyne · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 226 students
- 528West Lane Primary SchoolBlaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 305 students
- 69Parkhead Community Primary SchoolBlaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 320 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Blaydon-on-Tyne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 94.6 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 2 | Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon-on-Tyne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 77.4 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 166 |
| 3 | St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Blaydon-on-Tyne · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 74.1 Top 25% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 1,401 |
| 4 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Blaydon-on-Tyne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.2 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 226 |
| 5 | West Lane Primary School Blaydon-on-Tyne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 27.5 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 305 |
| 6 | Parkhead Community Primary School Blaydon-on-Tyne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 9.0 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 320 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Blaydon-on-Tyne?
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is the highest-ranked school in Blaydon-on-Tyne with a Success Index (England) of 94.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Blaydon-on-Tyne?
Blaydon-on-Tyne has 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,652 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Blaydon-on-Tyne?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne is 305. Number of pupils in the latest school census.