New York Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 640 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New York Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
405 students
St Thomas More Catholic High School
North Shields · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,660 students
| Measure | New York Primary School North Shields, North East | St Thomas More Catholic High School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 811 | #56 of 185 |
| National rank | #4951 of 15,697 | #1422 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 405 | 1,660 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 1,660 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 128.6% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | North Shields | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.northtyneside.gov.uk/ | stmacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •New York Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 61.1).
- •St Thomas More Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,660 students compared with 405.
- •New York Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Catholic High 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 New York Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), New York Primary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 61.1 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 New York Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic High School?
About 640 m in a straight line, between North Shields and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New York Primary School: 405. St Thomas More Catholic High School: 1,660. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New York Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic High School rank in North East?
New York Primary School is 249th of 811 and St Thomas More Catholic High School is 56th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).