John F Kennedy Primary School vs Thomas Walling Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Primary School
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
Thomas Walling Primary Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
412 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Primary School Washington, North East | Thomas Walling Primary Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #305 of 811 | #323 of 811 |
| National rank | #6071 of 15,697 | #6362 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 412 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 64.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 8% |
| 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.jfkprimary.co.uk | thomaswalling.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 57.6).
- •Thomas Walling Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 65%).
- •John F Kennedy Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 8%).
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 John F Kennedy Primary School better than Thomas Walling Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John F Kennedy Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 57.6 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 John F Kennedy Primary School and Thomas Walling Primary Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Washington and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John F Kennedy Primary School: 412. Thomas Walling Primary Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John F Kennedy Primary School and Thomas Walling Primary Academy rank in North East?
John F Kennedy Primary School is 305th of 811 and Thomas Walling Primary Academy is 323rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).