Hopespring Newcastle vs St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopespring Newcastle
Longbenton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Hopespring Newcastle Longbenton, North East | St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #742 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #14782 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 14 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 14 | 213 |
| Free school meals | – | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Longbenton | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hopespringeducation.org/ | www.stbartscofeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) is the larger school with 213 students compared with 14.
- •Hopespring Newcastle is a independent school while St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) is a local authority 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 Hopespring Newcastle better than St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hopespring Newcastle and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Longbenton and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopespring Newcastle: 14. St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided): 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopespring Newcastle and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) rank in North East?
Hopespring Newcastle is unranked and St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) is 742nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).