Atkinson Road Primary Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 164 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atkinson Road Primary Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
395 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Atkinson Road Primary Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #479 of 811 | #460 of 811 |
| National rank | #9669 of 15,697 | #9266 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 395 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 66.6% | 52.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 6% |
| 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 | atkinsonroad.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk | www.stjosephsrcprimary.co.uk/website |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 42.2).
- •Atkinson Road Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 68%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Atkinson Road Primary Academy is the larger school with 395 students compared with 224.
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 Atkinson Road Primary Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell ranks higher (44.1 vs 42.2 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 Atkinson Road Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell?
About 164 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atkinson Road Primary Academy: 395. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atkinson Road Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell rank in North East?
Atkinson Road Primary Academy is 479th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell is 460th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).