Moorside Primary School vs Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
395 students
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Moorside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #728 of 811 | #517 of 811 |
| National rank | #14521 of 15,697 | #10402 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 395 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 68.8% | 58.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.moorside.newcastle.sch.uk | www.olsa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 16.4).
- •Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 39%).
- •Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Moorside Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 226.
- •Moorside Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School 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 Moorside Primary School better than Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (38.8 vs 16.4 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 Moorside Primary School and Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorside Primary School: 395. Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Primary School and Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Moorside Primary School is 728th of 811 and Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 517th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).