Excelsior Academy vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 528 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,339 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Excelsior Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 185 | #618 of 811 |
| National rank | #3818 of 4,090 | #12448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,339 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,339 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 74.5% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 15.7 | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | excelsior.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk | www.stbcps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 14.6).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 55%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Excelsior Academy is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 204.
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 Excelsior Academy better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle ranks higher (28.9 vs 14.6 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 Excelsior Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
About 528 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Excelsior Academy: 1,339. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Excelsior Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle rank in North East?
Excelsior Academy is 170th of 185 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is 618th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).