St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close vs St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
83 students
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
81 students
| Measure | St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 811 | #487 of 811 |
| National rank | #7458 of 15,697 | #9873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 83 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 49.4% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 51.9% | 54% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Hexham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stgcps.org | stmaryshexham.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 41.3).
- •St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close is the larger school with 83 students compared with 81.
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 George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close better than St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham?
On the Success Index (England), St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close ranks higher (52.5 vs 41.3 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 George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close and St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close: 83. St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close and St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham rank in North East?
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close is 375th of 811 and St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham is 487th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).