Longbenton High School vs St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 593 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longbenton High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
995 students
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Longbenton High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #123 of 185 | #92 of 811 |
| National rank | #2774 of 4,090 | #1779 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 995 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 995 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | longbenton.org.uk/ | www.ststephensprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 33.4).
- •Longbenton High School is the larger school with 995 students compared with 230.
- •Longbenton High School is a local authority school while St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 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 Longbenton High School better than St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle ranks higher (82.6 vs 33.4 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 Longbenton High School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longbenton High School: 995. St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longbenton High School and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle rank in North East?
Longbenton High School is 123rd of 185 and St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle is 92nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).