Byker Primary School vs St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 422 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byker Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
391 students
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Byker Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #497 of 811 | #408 of 811 |
| National rank | #9992 of 15,697 | #8168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 391 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 81.9% | 72.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.bykerprimary.org | www.stlawrencesprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 40.7).
- •St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 64%).
- •Byker Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Byker Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 221.
- •Byker Primary School is a local authority school while St Lawrence's Catholic 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 Byker Primary School better than St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 40.7 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 Byker Primary School and St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School?
About 422 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Byker Primary School: 391. St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Byker Primary School and St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Byker Primary School is 497th of 811 and St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is 408th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).