Bridgewater Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 489 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
466 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #464 of 811 | #460 of 811 |
| National rank | #9329 of 15,697 | #9266 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 466 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 466 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 50.9% | 52.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 6% |
| 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 | www.bridgewater.newcastle.sch.uk | www.stjosephsrcprimary.co.uk/website |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (43.7 vs 44.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 64%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Bridgewater Primary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 224.
- •Bridgewater Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell 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 Bridgewater Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridgewater Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater Primary School: 466. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell rank in North East?
Bridgewater Primary School is 464th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Benwell is 460th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).