Parkhead Community Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkhead Community Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
320 students
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,401 students
| Measure | Parkhead Community Primary School Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East | St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #778 of 811 | #26 of 185 |
| National rank | #15340 of 15,697 | #833 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 320 | 1,401 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 1,401 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Blaydon-on-Tyne | Blaydon-on-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.parkheadprimary.org/ | www.stthomasmore.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 9.0).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 320.
- •Parkhead Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon 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 Parkhead Community Primary School better than St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon ranks higher (74.1 vs 9.0 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 Parkhead Community Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Blaydon-on-Tyne and Blaydon-on-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkhead Community Primary School: 320. St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon: 1,401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkhead Community Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon rank in North East?
Parkhead Community Primary School is 778th of 811 and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon is 26th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).