St Johns Primary School vs West Newcastle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 320 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Johns Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
West Newcastle Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
| Measure | St Johns Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | West Newcastle Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #589 of 811 | #590 of 811 |
| National rank | #11895 of 15,697 | #11900 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 66.8% | 53.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stjohns.newcastle.sch.uk | www.westnewcastleacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (31.7 vs 31.7).
- •West Newcastle Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 50%).
- •St Johns Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •St Johns Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 181.
- •St Johns Primary School is a local authority school while West Newcastle Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Johns Primary School better than West Newcastle 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 Johns Primary School and West Newcastle Academy?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Johns Primary School: 226. West Newcastle Academy: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Johns Primary School and West Newcastle Academy rank in North East?
St Johns Primary School is 589th of 811 and West Newcastle Academy is 590th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).