Redesdale Primary School vs Western Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 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
Western Community Primary School
Wallsend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Redesdale Primary School Wallsend, North East | Western Community Primary School Wallsend, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #205 of 811 | #207 of 811 |
| National rank | #4050 of 15,697 | #4099 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 324 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| 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/ | westerncommunityprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (69.2 vs 69.0).
- •Redesdale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 76%).
- •Western Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Western Community Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 324.
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 Western Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Redesdale Primary School and Western Community Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Wallsend in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Redesdale Primary School: 324. Western Community Primary School: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Redesdale Primary School and Western Community Primary School rank in North East?
Redesdale Primary School is 205th of 811 and Western Community Primary School is 207th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).