Benton Dene Primary School vs Westmoor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 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
Westmoor Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | Benton Dene Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Westmoor Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 811 | #325 of 811 |
| National rank | #2342 of 15,697 | #6379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 466 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 2% |
| 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.westmoorprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Benton Dene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 57.5).
- •Benton Dene Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 73%).
- •Benton Dene Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 2%).
- •Benton Dene Primary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 343.
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 Westmoor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Benton Dene Primary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 57.5 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 Westmoor Primary School?
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?
Benton Dene Primary School: 466. Westmoor Primary School: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benton Dene Primary School and Westmoor Primary School rank in North East?
Benton Dene Primary School is 109th of 811 and Westmoor Primary School is 325th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).