Highfield Community Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Community Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Highfield Community Primary School Rowlands Gill, North East | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #689 of 811 | #255 of 811 |
| National rank | #13899 of 15,697 | #5138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 112 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 51% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Rowlands Gill | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.highfieldprimarygateshead.co.uk/ | www.sacredheartbyemoor.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.5 vs 20.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 57%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is the larger school with 187 students compared with 112.
- •Highfield Community Primary School is a local authority school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor 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 Highfield Community Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor ranks higher (63.5 vs 20.5 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 Highfield Community Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Rowlands Gill and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Community Primary School: 112. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Community Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor rank in North East?
Highfield Community Primary School is 689th of 811 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is 255th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).