Marden Bridge Middle School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 805 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marden Bridge Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
577 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | Marden Bridge Middle School Whitley Bay, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 185 | #236 of 811 |
| National rank | #920 of 4,090 | #4670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 577 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 18% |
| 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 | Whitley Bay | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.mbms.org.uk | www.stmarysonline.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marden Bridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 66.0).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 64%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 16%).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 185.
- •Marden Bridge Middle School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats 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 Marden Bridge Middle School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats?
On the Success Index (England), Marden Bridge Middle School ranks higher (72.3 vs 66.0 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 Marden Bridge Middle School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats?
About 805 m in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marden Bridge Middle School: 577. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marden Bridge Middle School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats rank in North East?
Marden Bridge Middle School is 33rd of 185 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats is 236th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).