St Bede's Catholic Primary School vs Waverley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Bedlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Waverley Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Bedlington, North East | Waverley Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #397 of 811 | #461 of 811 |
| National rank | #7949 of 15,697 | #9271 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 205 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 74% |
| 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 | Bedlington | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.st-bedes.northumberland.sch.uk | www.waverleyprimary.org |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 44.1).
- •Waverley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 66%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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 Bede's Catholic Primary School better than Waverley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 44.1 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 Bede's Catholic Primary School and Waverley Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Bedlington and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 205. Waverley Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Catholic Primary School and Waverley Primary School rank in North East?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 397th of 811 and Waverley Primary School is 461st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).