Newcastle High School for Girls GDST vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Jesmond · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
660 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
162 students
| Measure | Newcastle High School for Girls GDST Jesmond, North East | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 185 | #752 of 811 |
| National rank | #2383 of 4,090 | #15045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 660 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 162 |
| Free school meals | – | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | – |
| town | Jesmond | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net | www.stcatherinesnewcastle.org |
The verdict
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 12.0).
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is the larger school with 660 students compared with 162.
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is a independent school while St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is girls and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Newcastle High School for Girls GDST better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newcastle High School for Girls GDST ranks higher (41.4 vs 12.0 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 Newcastle High School for Girls GDST and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Jesmond and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST: 660. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle High School for Girls GDST and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is 106th of 185 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is 752nd of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).