Gateshead Jewish Boarding School vs Westfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North East, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School
Gateshead · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
152 students
Westfield School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
170 students
| Measure | Gateshead Jewish Boarding School Gateshead, North East | Westfield School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 185 | #41 of 185 |
| National rank | #4009 of 4,090 | #1169 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 10–16 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 152 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 170 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.4% | 46.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.6 | 52.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.7% | 51.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.2% | 90.3% |
| EBacc average points | 0.63 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.6 |
| town | Gateshead | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | www.westfield.newcastle.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Westfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 7.6).
- •Westfield School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 152.
- •Gateshead Jewish Boarding School is boys and Westfield School is co-educational.
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 Gateshead Jewish Boarding School better than Westfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Westfield School ranks higher (66.7 vs 7.6 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 Gateshead Jewish Boarding School and Westfield School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School: 152. Westfield School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gateshead Jewish Boarding School and Westfield School rank in North East?
Gateshead Jewish Boarding School is 181st of 185 and Westfield School is 41st of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).