Front Street Community Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 879 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Front Street Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Front Street Community Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #124 of 811 | #17 of 811 |
| National rank | #2594 of 15,697 | #265 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 413 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 6.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 26% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.frontstreetprimary.co.uk | stmaryswhickham.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 77.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 82%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 10%).
- •Front Street Community Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 189.
- •Front Street Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham 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 Front Street Community Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham ranks higher (95.7 vs 77.3 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 Front Street Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Front Street Community Primary School: 413. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Front Street Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham rank in North East?
Front Street Community Primary School is 124th of 811 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham is 17th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).