St Joseph's Catholic Academy vs West Walker Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,377 students
West Walker Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
193 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Hebburn, North East | West Walker Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 185 | #696 of 811 |
| National rank | #1932 of 4,090 | #14103 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,377 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,377 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 74.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 56.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.8 | – |
| town | Hebburn | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stjosephs.uk.net | www.westwalker.neat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 19.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 193.
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 Joseph's Catholic Academy better than West Walker Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Academy ranks higher (50.8 vs 19.3 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 Joseph's Catholic Academy and West Walker Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hebburn and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 1,377. West Walker Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Academy and West Walker Primary School rank in North East?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 85th of 185 and West Walker Primary School is 696th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).