Bill Quay Primary School vs West Walker Primary School
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.
Bill Quay Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
West Walker Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
193 students
| Measure | Bill Quay Primary School Gateshead, North East | West Walker Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 811 | #696 of 811 |
| National rank | #2980 of 15,697 | #14103 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 252 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 74.1% |
| Capacity filled | 120.6% | 56.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 4% |
| 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 | Gateshead | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.billquayprimary.org/ | www.westwalker.neat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bill Quay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 19.3).
- •Bill Quay Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 50%).
- •Bill Quay Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •Bill Quay Primary School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 193.
- •Bill Quay Primary School is a local authority school while West Walker Primary School 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 Bill Quay Primary School better than West Walker Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bill Quay Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 19.3 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 Bill Quay Primary School and West Walker Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bill Quay Primary School: 252. West Walker Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bill Quay Primary School and West Walker Primary School rank in North East?
Bill Quay Primary School is 151st of 811 and West Walker Primary School is 696th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).