Simonside Primary School vs St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 634 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simonside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
275 students
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Simonside Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #499 of 811 | #449 of 811 |
| National rank | #10008 of 15,697 | #9087 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 275 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 67.6% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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.simonside.newcastle.sch.uk | www.stmcps.org |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 40.7).
- •St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Simonside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Simonside Primary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 223.
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 Simonside Primary School better than St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope ranks higher (45.0 vs 40.7 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 Simonside Primary School and St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Simonside Primary School: 275. St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Simonside Primary School and St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope rank in North East?
Simonside Primary School is 499th of 811 and St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope is 449th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).