Redesdale Primary School vs St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 954 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redesdale Primary School
Wallsend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
Wallsend · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
| Measure | Redesdale Primary School Wallsend, North East | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend Wallsend, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #205 of 811 | #297 of 811 |
| National rank | #4050 of 15,697 | #5908 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 324 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 330 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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 | Wallsend | Wallsend |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.redesdale.co.uk/ | www.st-bernadettesprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Redesdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 59.7).
- •Redesdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 66%).
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend is the larger school with 330 students compared with 324.
- •Redesdale Primary School is a local authority school while St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend 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 Redesdale Primary School better than St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend?
On the Success Index (England), Redesdale Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 59.7 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 Redesdale Primary School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Wallsend and Wallsend in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Redesdale Primary School: 324. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Redesdale Primary School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend rank in North East?
Redesdale Primary School is 205th of 811 and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend is 297th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).