St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker vs Western Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Western Community Primary School
Wallsend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Western Community Primary School Wallsend, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #770 of 811 | #207 of 811 |
| National rank | #15230 of 15,697 | #4099 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | Wallsend |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stalbansrcnewcastle.co.uk/ | westerncommunityprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Western Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 10.3).
- •Western Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 37%).
- •Western Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Western Community Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 213.
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker is a academy school while Western Community Primary School is a local authority 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker better than Western Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Western Community Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 10.3 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker and Western Community Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Wallsend in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker: 213. Western Community Primary School: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker and Western Community Primary School rank in North East?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker is 770th of 811 and Western Community Primary School is 207th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).