Hotspur Primary School vs St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 855 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hotspur Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Hotspur Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #642 of 811 | #216 of 811 |
| National rank | #12883 of 15,697 | #4234 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 440 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 15% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hotspurprimary.co.uk | www.stteresasnewcastle.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 26.6).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 52%).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
- •Hotspur Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 208.
- •Hotspur Primary School is a local authority school while St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 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 Hotspur Primary School better than St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton?
On the Success Index (England), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton ranks higher (68.2 vs 26.6 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 Hotspur Primary School and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hotspur Primary School: 440. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hotspur Primary School and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton rank in North East?
Hotspur Primary School is 642nd of 811 and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton is 216th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).