Bahr Academy vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 688 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bahr Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
29 students
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Bahr Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #302 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #6014 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 29 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 29 | 222 |
| Free school meals | – | 62.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | www.bahracademy.co.uk | www.st-michaels.school |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 29.
- •Bahr Academy is a independent school while St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bahr Academy is girls and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Bahr Academy better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bahr Academy and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 688 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bahr Academy: 29. St Michael's Catholic Primary School: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bahr Academy and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Bahr Academy is unranked and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 302nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).