Blaydon West Primary School vs St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaydon West Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | Blaydon West Primary School Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East | St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #122 of 811 | #19 of 811 |
| National rank | #2578 of 15,697 | #354 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 166 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 166 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 23% |
| 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 | Blaydon-on-Tyne | Blaydon-on-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.blaydonwestprimary.org/ | stmaryandthomasaquinasblaydon.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.6 vs 77.4).
- •St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 83%).
- •St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 13%).
- •St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is the larger school with 234 students compared with 166.
- •Blaydon West Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon 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 Blaydon West Primary School better than St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon ranks higher (94.6 vs 77.4 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 Blaydon West Primary School and St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Blaydon-on-Tyne and Blaydon-on-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blaydon West Primary School: 166. St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blaydon West Primary School and St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon rank in North East?
Blaydon West Primary School is 122nd of 811 and St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon is 19th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).