Milecastle Primary School vs West Denton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 869 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
West Denton Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
316 students
| Measure | Milecastle Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | West Denton Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #123 of 811 | #628 of 811 |
| National rank | #2586 of 15,697 | #12647 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 55% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 10% |
| 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.westdenton.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Milecastle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 27.9).
- •Milecastle Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 48%).
- •Milecastle Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 10%).
- •West Denton Primary School is the larger school with 316 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 West Denton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milecastle Primary School ranks higher (77.4 vs 27.9 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 West Denton Primary School?
About 869 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. West Denton Primary School: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Milecastle Primary School and West Denton Primary School rank in North East?
Milecastle Primary School is 123rd of 811 and West Denton Primary School is 628th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).