Royal Grammar School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 825 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Grammar School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
1,332 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
162 students
| Measure | Royal Grammar School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 185 | #752 of 811 |
| National rank | #3516 of 4,090 | #15045 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,332 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,332 | 162 |
| Free school meals | – | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 10.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 47.1 | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/ | www.stcatherinesnewcastle.org |
The verdict
- •Royal Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.3 vs 12.0).
- •Royal Grammar School is the larger school with 1,332 students compared with 162.
- •Royal Grammar School is a independent school while St Catherine's 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 Royal Grammar School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Grammar School ranks higher (20.3 vs 12.0 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 Royal Grammar School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal Grammar School: 1,332. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Grammar School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Royal Grammar School is 156th of 185 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is 752nd of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).