King Edward Primary School vs St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward Primary School
North Tyneside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | King Edward Primary School North Tyneside, North East | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #575 of 811 | #144 of 811 |
| National rank | #11590 of 15,697 | #2900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 473 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 112.6% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 16% |
| 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 | North Tyneside | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | kingedward.org/ | www.stcuthbertsrcprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 33.2).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 48%).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •King Edward Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 224.
- •King Edward Primary School is a local authority school while St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 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 King Edward Primary School better than St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields ranks higher (75.5 vs 33.2 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 King Edward Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between North Tyneside and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward Primary School: 473. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields rank in North East?
King Edward Primary School is 575th of 811 and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is 144th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).