St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton vs Vane Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
Vane Road Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Vane Road Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 811 | #224 of 811 |
| National rank | #3428 of 15,697 | #4379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 426 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 14% |
| 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 | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stjohnvianneynewcastle.org | www.vaneroadprimary.com |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 67.5).
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Vane Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •Vane Road Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 426.
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 John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton better than Vane Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton ranks higher (72.5 vs 67.5 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 John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton and Vane Road Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton: 426. Vane Road Primary School: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton and Vane Road Primary School rank in North East?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton is 174th of 811 and Vane Road Primary School is 224th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).