Burnopfield Primary School vs St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnopfield Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
351 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students
| Measure | Burnopfield Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield Rowlands Gill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #147 of 811 | #247 of 811 |
| National rank | #2960 of 15,697 | #4896 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 351 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 351 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 7% |
| 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 | Rowlands Gill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.burnopfieldschool.co.uk/ | stjosephshighfield.org/ |
The verdict
- •Burnopfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 64.8).
- •St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 78%).
- •Burnopfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Burnopfield Primary School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 81.
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 Burnopfield Primary School better than St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield?
On the Success Index (England), Burnopfield Primary School ranks higher (75.1 vs 64.8 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 Burnopfield Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Rowlands Gill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnopfield Primary School: 351. St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnopfield Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield rank in North East?
Burnopfield Primary School is 147th of 811 and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield is 247th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).