Hopespring Newcastle vs St Mary's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 596 m 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 Mary's Catholic School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,462 students
| Measure | Hopespring Newcastle Longbenton, North East | St Mary's Catholic School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #16 of 185 |
| National rank | – | #652 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 14 | 1,462 |
| Pupils on roll | 14 | 1,462 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Longbenton | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hopespringeducation.org/ | stmarysnewcastle.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 14.
- •Hopespring Newcastle is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic School 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 Hopespring Newcastle better than St Mary's Catholic School?
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 Mary's Catholic School?
About 596 m in a straight line, between Longbenton and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopespring Newcastle: 14. St Mary's Catholic School: 1,462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopespring Newcastle and St Mary's Catholic School rank in North East?
Hopespring Newcastle is unranked and St Mary's Catholic School is 16th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).