Newcastle Preparatory School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 760 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Preparatory School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
162 students
| Measure | Newcastle Preparatory School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #752 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #15045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 241 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 162 |
| Free school meals | – | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.newcastleprepschool.org.uk | www.stcatherinesnewcastle.org |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Preparatory School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 162.
- •Newcastle Preparatory School is a independent school while St Catherine'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 Newcastle Preparatory School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newcastle Preparatory School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcastle Preparatory School: 241. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle Preparatory School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Newcastle Preparatory School is unranked and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is 752nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).