Ivy Road Primary School vs St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 620 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ivy Road Primary School
Newcastle upon Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
115 students
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | Ivy Road Primary School Newcastle upon Tyne, North East | St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #731 of 811 | #259 of 811 |
| National rank | #14536 of 15,697 | #5204 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 115 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 51.5% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 54.8% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ivyroadprimary.org.uk | www.stmarysrcprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 16.3).
- •St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 53%).
- •St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall is the larger school with 208 students compared with 115.
- •Ivy Road Primary School is a local authority school while St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall 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 Ivy Road Primary School better than St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall?
On the Success Index (England), St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall ranks higher (63.2 vs 16.3 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 Ivy Road Primary School and St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Newcastle upon Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ivy Road Primary School: 115. St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ivy Road Primary School and St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall rank in North East?
Ivy Road Primary School is 731st of 811 and St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall is 259th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).