Canning Street Primary School vs West Newcastle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 507 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canning Street Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
West Newcastle Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
| Measure | Canning Street Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | West Newcastle Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #714 of 811 | #590 of 811 |
| National rank | #14397 of 15,697 | #11900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 453 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 76.7% | 53.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.canning.newcastle.sch.uk | www.westnewcastleacademy.org |
The verdict
- •West Newcastle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 17.2).
- •West Newcastle Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 47%).
- •West Newcastle Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Canning Street Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 181.
- •Canning Street Primary School is a local authority school while West Newcastle Academy 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 Canning Street Primary School better than West Newcastle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Newcastle Academy ranks higher (31.7 vs 17.2 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 Canning Street Primary School and West Newcastle Academy?
About 507 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canning Street Primary School: 453. West Newcastle Academy: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canning Street Primary School and West Newcastle Academy rank in North East?
Canning Street Primary School is 714th of 811 and West Newcastle Academy is 590th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).