St Catherine's Catholic Primary School vs West Jesmond Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
162 students
West Jesmond Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
605 students
| Measure | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | West Jesmond Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #752 of 811 | #47 of 811 |
| National rank | #15045 of 15,697 | #962 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 162 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 605 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 28% |
| 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.stcatherinesnewcastle.org | www.westjesmondprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Jesmond Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 12.0).
- •West Jesmond Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 33%).
- •West Jesmond Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 0%).
- •West Jesmond Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 162.
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while West Jesmond 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 Catherine's Catholic Primary School better than West Jesmond Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Jesmond Primary School ranks higher (88.7 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 St Catherine's Catholic Primary School and West Jesmond Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: 162. West Jesmond Primary School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine's Catholic Primary School and West Jesmond Primary School rank in North East?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is 752nd of 811 and West Jesmond Primary School is 47th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).