St Gregory's Catholic Academy vs St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | St Gregory's Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #332 of 811 | #449 of 811 |
| National rank | #6495 of 15,697 | #9087 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 224 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stgregorys.bhcet.org.uk | www.stmcps.org |
The verdict
- •St Gregory's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 45.0).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 224 students compared with 223.
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 Gregory's Catholic Academy better than St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope?
On the Success Index (England), St Gregory's Catholic Academy ranks higher (56.9 vs 45.0 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 Gregory's Catholic Academy and St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Gregory's Catholic Academy: 224. St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Gregory's Catholic Academy and St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope rank in North East?
St Gregory's Catholic Academy is 332nd of 811 and St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope is 449th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).