Dame Allan's Schools vs English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dame Allan's Schools
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,240 students
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
| Measure | Dame Allan's Schools Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 185 | #606 of 811 |
| National rank | #3272 of 4,090 | #12182 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,240 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,240 | 472 |
| Free school meals | – | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.8 | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dameallans.co.uk | www.emcps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.1 vs 23.7).
- •Dame Allan's Schools is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 472.
- •Dame Allan's Schools is a independent school while English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham 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 Dame Allan's Schools better than English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham ranks higher (30.1 vs 23.7 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 Dame Allan's Schools and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Allan's Schools: 1,240. English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Allan's Schools and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham rank in North East?
Dame Allan's Schools is 152nd of 185 and English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is 606th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).