Ravenswood Primary School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ravenswood Primary School
Newcastle upon Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
598 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
162 students
| Measure | Ravenswood Primary School Newcastle upon Tyne, North East | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 811 | #752 of 811 |
| National rank | #3535 of 15,697 | #15045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 598 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 162 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 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.ravenswoodprimary.co.uk | www.stcatherinesnewcastle.org |
The verdict
- •Ravenswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.0 vs 12.0).
- •Ravenswood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 33%).
- •Ravenswood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 0%).
- •Ravenswood Primary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 162.
- •Ravenswood Primary School is a local authority 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 Ravenswood Primary School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ravenswood Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 12.0 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 Ravenswood Primary School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newcastle upon Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ravenswood Primary School: 598. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ravenswood Primary School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Ravenswood Primary School is 179th of 811 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is 752nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).