Benfield School vs St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benfield School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
819 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Benfield School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 185 | #770 of 811 |
| National rank | #3934 of 4,090 | #15230 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 819 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 819 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 69.2% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.07 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | benfield.neat.org.uk/ | www.stalbansrcnewcastle.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (10.9 vs 10.3).
- •Benfield School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 213.
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 Benfield School better than St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker?
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 Benfield School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benfield School: 819. St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benfield School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker rank in North East?
Benfield School is 178th of 185 and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker is 770th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).