Milecastle Primary School vs St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 746 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milecastle Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
| Measure | Milecastle Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #123 of 811 | #174 of 811 |
| National rank | #2586 of 15,697 | #3428 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 426 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 426 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 90.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 13% |
| 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.milecastle.newcastle.sch.uk | www.stjohnvianneynewcastle.org |
The verdict
- •Milecastle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 72.5).
- •Milecastle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 13%).
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton is the larger school with 426 students compared with 185.
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 Milecastle Primary School better than St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton?
On the Success Index (England), Milecastle Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 72.5 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 Milecastle Primary School and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Milecastle Primary School: 185. St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton: 426. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milecastle Primary School and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton rank in North East?
Milecastle Primary School is 123rd of 811 and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton is 174th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).