Benfield School vs Western Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 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
Western Community Primary School
Wallsend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Benfield School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Western Community Primary School Wallsend, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 185 | #207 of 811 |
| National rank | #3934 of 4,090 | #4099 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 819 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 819 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 69.2% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Wallsend |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | benfield.neat.org.uk/ | westerncommunityprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Western Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 10.9).
- •Benfield School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 440.
- •Benfield School is a academy school while Western Community 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 Benfield School better than Western Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Western Community Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 10.9 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 Benfield School and Western Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Wallsend in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benfield School: 819. Western Community Primary School: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benfield School and Western Community Primary School rank in North East?
Benfield School is 178th of 185 and Western Community Primary School is 207th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).