St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School vs Walbottle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 470 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
Walbottle Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,722 students
| Measure | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Walbottle Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #419 of 811 | #91 of 185 |
| National rank | #8326 of 15,697 | #2057 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 173 | 1,722 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 1,722 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.5 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stcuthbertsw.co.uk | wba.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (48.5 vs 48.2).
- •Walbottle Academy is the larger school with 1,722 students compared with 173.
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 Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School better than Walbottle Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School and Walbottle Academy?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School: 173. Walbottle Academy: 1,722. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School and Walbottle Academy rank in North East?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is 419th of 811 and Walbottle Academy is 91st of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).