Broadwood Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 451 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwood Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Broadwood Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #789 of 811 | #618 of 811 |
| National rank | #15462 of 15,697 | #12448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 56.4% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.broadwoodprimary.co.uk/website | www.stbcps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 7.5).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 39%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Broadwood Primary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 204.
- •Broadwood Primary School is a local authority school while St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 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 Broadwood Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle ranks higher (28.9 vs 7.5 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 Broadwood Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
About 451 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadwood Primary School: 234. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadwood Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle rank in North East?
Broadwood Primary School is 789th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is 618th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).