St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School vs Walbottle Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 150 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 Village Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
147 students
| Measure | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Walbottle Village Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #419 of 811 | #395 of 811 |
| National rank | #8326 of 15,697 | #7907 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 173 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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.stcuthbertsw.co.uk | www.walbottlevillage.newcastle.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Walbottle Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 48.5).
- •Walbottle Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 68%).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 147.
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 Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walbottle Village Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 48.5 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 Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School and Walbottle Village Primary School?
About 150 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 Village Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School and Walbottle Village Primary School rank in North East?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is 419th of 811 and Walbottle Village Primary School is 395th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).