Emmanuel College vs St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel College
Gateshead · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1,564 students
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
| Measure | Emmanuel College Gateshead, North East | St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 185 | #361 of 811 |
| National rank | #591 of 4,090 | #7194 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,564 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,564 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | – |
| town | Gateshead | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.emmanuelcollege.org.uk/ | stphilipneridunston.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 53.6).
- •Emmanuel College is the larger school with 1,564 students compared with 151.
- •Emmanuel College is a independent school while St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston 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 Emmanuel College better than St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?
On the Success Index (England), Emmanuel College ranks higher (80.5 vs 53.6 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 Emmanuel College and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmanuel College: 1,564. St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel College and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston rank in North East?
Emmanuel College is 14th of 185 and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is 361st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).