Benton Dene Primary School vs St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
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.
Benton Dene Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
466 students
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Benton Dene Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 811 | #259 of 811 |
| National rank | #2342 of 15,697 | #5204 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 466 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 0% |
| 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 | bentondeneschools.org.uk | www.stmarysrcprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Benton Dene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 63.2).
- •St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 79%).
- •Benton Dene Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Benton Dene Primary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 208.
- •Benton Dene Primary School is a local authority school while St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall 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 Benton Dene Primary School better than St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall?
On the Success Index (England), Benton Dene Primary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 63.2 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 Benton Dene Primary School and St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall?
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?
Benton Dene Primary School: 466. St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benton Dene Primary School and St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall rank in North East?
Benton Dene Primary School is 109th of 811 and St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall is 259th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).