Balliol Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 890 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balliol Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
157 students
St Mary's Catholic School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,462 students
| Measure | Balliol Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Mary's Catholic School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #584 of 811 | #16 of 185 |
| National rank | #11787 of 15,697 | #652 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 157 | 1,462 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 1,462 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.balliolprimary.co.uk | stmarysnewcastle.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 32.2).
- •St Mary's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 157.
- •Balliol Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic School 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 Balliol Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic School ranks higher (79.1 vs 32.2 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 Balliol Primary School and St Mary's Catholic School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balliol Primary School: 157. St Mary's Catholic School: 1,462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balliol Primary School and St Mary's Catholic School rank in North East?
Balliol Primary School is 584th of 811 and St Mary's Catholic School is 16th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).