Bede Community Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 48 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
156 students
| Measure | Bede Community Primary School Gateshead, North East | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #532 of 811 | #620 of 811 |
| National rank | #10705 of 15,697 | #12472 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 204 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 131.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 11% |
| 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 | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bedecps.org.uk/ | stwilfridsgateshead.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Bede Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 28.8).
- •Bede Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 39%).
- •Bede Community Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 156.
- •Bede Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead 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 Bede Community Primary School better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
On the Success Index (England), Bede Community Primary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 28.8 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 Bede Community Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
About 48 m in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede Community Primary School: 204. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede Community Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead rank in North East?
Bede Community Primary School is 532nd of 811 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is 620th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).