Regent Farm First School vs St Charles' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 680 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Regent Farm First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
335 students
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Regent Farm First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Charles' Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #627 of 811 | #20 of 811 |
| National rank | #12619 of 15,697 | #364 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 335 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 32.6% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| 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.regentfarmfirstschool.co.uk/ | www.stcharles.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Charles' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 28.0).
- •Regent Farm First School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 241.
- •Regent Farm First School is a local authority school while St Charles' 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 Regent Farm First School better than St Charles' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Charles' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (94.5 vs 28.0 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 Regent Farm First School and St Charles' Catholic Primary School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Regent Farm First School: 335. St Charles' Catholic Primary School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Regent Farm First School and St Charles' Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Regent Farm First School is 627th of 811 and St Charles' Catholic Primary School is 20th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).