Moorside Primary School vs Westgate Hill Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 326 m 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
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
726 students
| Measure | Moorside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Westgate Hill Primary Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #728 of 811 | #665 of 811 |
| National rank | #14521 of 15,697 | #13326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 395 | 726 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 726 |
| Free school meals | 68.8% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | westgatehill.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westgate Hill Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 16.4).
- •Westgate Hill Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 39%).
- •Moorside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Westgate Hill Primary Academy is the larger school with 726 students compared with 395.
- •Moorside Primary School is a local authority school while Westgate Hill Primary Academy 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 Westgate Hill Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westgate Hill Primary Academy ranks higher (24.3 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 Westgate Hill Primary Academy?
About 326 m 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. Westgate Hill Primary Academy: 726. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Primary School and Westgate Hill Primary Academy rank in North East?
Moorside Primary School is 728th of 811 and Westgate Hill Primary Academy is 665th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).