Bahr Academy vs Westgate Hill Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 405 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
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
726 students
| Measure | Bahr Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Westgate Hill Primary Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #665 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #13326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 29 | 726 |
| Pupils on roll | 29 | 726 |
| Free school meals | – | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | westgatehill.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westgate Hill Primary Academy is the larger school with 726 students compared with 29.
- •Bahr Academy is a independent school while Westgate Hill Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bahr Academy is girls and Westgate Hill Primary Academy 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 Westgate Hill Primary Academy?
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 Westgate Hill Primary Academy?
About 405 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. Westgate Hill Primary Academy: 726. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bahr Academy and Westgate Hill Primary Academy rank in North East?
Bahr Academy is unranked and Westgate Hill Primary Academy is 665th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).