Belsay Primary School vs Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belsay Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
23 students
| Measure | Belsay Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #208 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #4100 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 84 | 23 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 23 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 32.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.belsay.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.whalton.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 68.9).
- •Belsay Primary School is the larger school with 84 students compared with 23.
- •Belsay Primary School is a academy school while Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Belsay Primary School better than Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 68.9 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 Belsay Primary School and Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belsay Primary School: 84. Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School: 23. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belsay Primary School and Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School rank in North East?
Belsay Primary School is 208th of 811 and Whalton Church of England Aided Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).