Richardson Dees Primary School vs St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richardson Dees Primary School
Wallsend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Wallsend · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Richardson Dees Primary School Wallsend, North East | St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Wallsend, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #685 of 811 | #681 of 811 |
| National rank | #13855 of 15,697 | #13758 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 206 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 51.4% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.richardsondeesprimary.co.uk/ | www.stcolumbasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.8 vs 21.5).
- •Richardson Dees Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 48%).
- •Richardson Dees Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Richardson Dees Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 190.
- •Richardson Dees 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 Richardson Dees Primary School better than St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend?
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 Richardson Dees Primary School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Wallsend in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richardson Dees Primary School: 206. St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richardson Dees Primary School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend rank in North East?
Richardson Dees Primary School is 685th 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).