Redesdale Primary School vs St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Wallsend · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Redesdale Primary School Wallsend, North East | St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Wallsend, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #205 of 811 | #681 of 811 |
| National rank | #4050 of 15,697 | #13758 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 324 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Wallsend | Wallsend |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.redesdale.co.uk/ | www.stcolumbasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Redesdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 21.5).
- •Redesdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 48%).
- •Redesdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Redesdale Primary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 190.
- •Redesdale Primary School is a local authority school while St Columba's Catholic Primary School, 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend?
On the Success Index (England), Redesdale Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 21.5 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Wallsend in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Redesdale Primary School: 324. St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Redesdale Primary School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend rank in North East?
Redesdale Primary School is 205th of 811 and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend is 681st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).