Newcastle Preparatory School vs West Jesmond Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 871 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
West Jesmond Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
605 students
| Measure | Newcastle Preparatory School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | West Jesmond Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #47 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 241 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 605 |
| Free school meals | – | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| 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.westjesmondprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Jesmond Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 241.
- •Newcastle Preparatory School is a independent school while West Jesmond Primary School is a local authority 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 West Jesmond 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 West Jesmond Primary School?
About 871 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. West Jesmond Primary School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle Preparatory School and West Jesmond Primary School rank in North East?
Newcastle Preparatory School is unranked and West Jesmond Primary School is 47th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).