Haltwhistle Primary Academy vs St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Haltwhistle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Haltwhistle Primary Academy Haltwhistle, North East | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #363 of 811 | #770 of 811 |
| National rank | #7239 of 15,697 | #15230 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.6% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Haltwhistle | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | haltwhistle.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.stalbansrcnewcastle.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Haltwhistle Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 10.3).
- •Haltwhistle Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 37%).
- •Haltwhistle Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Haltwhistle Primary Academy better than St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker?
On the Success Index (England), Haltwhistle Primary Academy ranks higher (53.4 vs 10.3 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 Haltwhistle Primary Academy and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Haltwhistle and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haltwhistle Primary Academy: 213. St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haltwhistle Primary Academy and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker rank in North East?
Haltwhistle Primary Academy is 363rd of 811 and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker is 770th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).