Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead vs Fell Dyke Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 954 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Gateshead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,505 students
Fell Dyke Community Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
286 students
| Measure | Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead Gateshead, North East | Fell Dyke Community Primary School Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 185 | #723 of 811 |
| National rank | #963 of 4,090 | #14456 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,505 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,505 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 64.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | – |
| town | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cardinalhume.com | www.felldykeprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 16.8).
- •Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is the larger school with 1,505 students compared with 286.
- •Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is a academy school while Fell Dyke Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead better than Fell Dyke Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead ranks higher (71.3 vs 16.8 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 Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead and Fell Dyke Community Primary School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead: 1,505. Fell Dyke Community Primary School: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead and Fell Dyke Community Primary School rank in North East?
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead is 34th of 185 and Fell Dyke Community Primary School is 723rd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).