Holley Park Academy vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holley Park Academy
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Holley Park Academy Washington, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 811 | #618 of 811 |
| National rank | #2315 of 15,697 | #12448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 3% |
| 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 | Washington | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.holleyparkacademy.co.uk | www.stbcps.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holley Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 28.9).
- •Holley Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 57%).
- •Holley Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
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 Holley Park Academy better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
On the Success Index (England), Holley Park Academy ranks higher (78.9 vs 28.9 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 Holley Park Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Washington and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holley Park Academy: 204. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holley Park Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle rank in North East?
Holley Park Academy is 107th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is 618th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).