Beech Hill Primary School vs St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Hill Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
| Measure | Beech Hill Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #306 of 811 | #174 of 811 |
| National rank | #6128 of 15,697 | #3428 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 441 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 54.2% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 90.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.beechhill.newcastle.sch.uk/ | www.stjohnvianneynewcastle.org |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 58.6).
- •Beech Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 77%).
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Beech Hill Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 426.
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 Beech Hill Primary School better than St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton?
On the Success Index (England), St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton ranks higher (72.5 vs 58.6 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 Beech Hill Primary School and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Hill Primary School: 441. St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Hill Primary School and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton rank in North East?
Beech Hill Primary School is 306th of 811 and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton is 174th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).