Dame Dorothy Primary School vs West Newcastle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
West Newcastle Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
| Measure | Dame Dorothy Primary School Sunderland, North East | West Newcastle Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #579 of 811 | #590 of 811 |
| National rank | #11692 of 15,697 | #11900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 181 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 53.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| 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 | Sunderland | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.damedorothyprimary.co.uk/ | www.westnewcastleacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Dame Dorothy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.7 vs 31.7).
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 Dorothy Primary School better than West Newcastle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dame Dorothy Primary School ranks higher (32.7 vs 31.7 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 Dorothy Primary School and West Newcastle Academy?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Dorothy Primary School: 181. West Newcastle Academy: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Dorothy Primary School and West Newcastle Academy rank in North East?
Dame Dorothy Primary School is 579th of 811 and West Newcastle Academy is 590th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).