Carville Academy vs Walkergate Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carville Academy
Wallsend · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
Walkergate Community School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
616 students
| Measure | Carville Academy Wallsend, North East | Walkergate Community School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #431 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #8550 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | – | 616 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 616 |
| Free school meals | – | 50.3% |
| Capacity filled | – | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Wallsend | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | walkergate.neat.org.uk |
The verdict
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 Carville Academy better than Walkergate Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carville Academy and Walkergate Community School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
How do Carville Academy and Walkergate Community School rank in North East?
Carville Academy is unranked and Walkergate Community School is 431st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).