North East Futures UTC vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North East Futures UTC
Newcastle Upon Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
314 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | North East Futures UTC Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 185 | #420 of 811 |
| National rank | #3384 of 4,090 | #8327 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 314 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 52.3% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | – |
| town | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.nef.tynecoast.academy | stjosephsgateshead.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.5 vs 22.0).
- •North East Futures UTC is the larger school with 314 students compared with 169.
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 North East Futures UTC better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead ranks higher (48.5 vs 22.0 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 North East Futures UTC and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newcastle Upon Tyne and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North East Futures UTC: 314. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North East Futures UTC and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead rank in North East?
North East Futures UTC is 154th of 185 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead is 420th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).