Newcastle High School for Girls GDST vs West Jesmond Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 391 m 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
West Jesmond Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
605 students
| Measure | Newcastle High School for Girls GDST Jesmond, North East | West Jesmond Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #106 of 185 | #47 of 811 |
| National rank | #2383 of 4,090 | #962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 660 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 605 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| 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.westjesmondprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Jesmond Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 41.4).
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is the larger school with 660 students compared with 605.
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is a independent school while West Jesmond Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is girls and West Jesmond 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 West Jesmond Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Jesmond Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 41.4 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 Newcastle High School for Girls GDST and West Jesmond Primary School?
About 391 m 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. West Jesmond Primary School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle High School for Girls GDST and West Jesmond Primary School rank in North East?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is 106th of 185 and West Jesmond Primary School is 47th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).