St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School vs Welbeck Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 587 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Welbeck Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
459 students
| Measure | St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Welbeck Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #408 of 811 | #556 of 811 |
| National rank | #8168 of 15,697 | #11121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 221 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 72.4% | 74.4% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 4% |
| 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.stlawrencesprimary.org.uk | welbeck.wiseacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 35.7).
- •St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 65%).
- •Welbeck Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Welbeck Academy is the larger school with 459 students compared with 221.
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 Lawrence's Catholic Primary School better than Welbeck Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 35.7 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 Lawrence's Catholic Primary School and Welbeck Academy?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School: 221. Welbeck Academy: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School and Welbeck Academy rank in North East?
St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School is 408th of 811 and Welbeck Academy is 556th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).