Spittal Community Primary School vs St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
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.
Spittal Community Primary School
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
98 students
| Measure | Spittal Community Primary School Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East | St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #631 of 811 | #133 of 811 |
| National rank | #12683 of 15,697 | #2752 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 128 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 61% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Berwick-upon-Tweed | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.spittal.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.stcuthbertsberwick.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 27.7).
- •Spittal Community Primary School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 98.
- •Spittal Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick 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 Spittal Community Primary School better than St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick ranks higher (76.4 vs 27.7 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 Spittal Community Primary School and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Berwick-upon-Tweed in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spittal Community Primary School: 128. St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spittal Community Primary School and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick rank in North East?
Spittal Community Primary School is 631st of 811 and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick is 133rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).