St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope vs Studio West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Studio West
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
496 students
| Measure | St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Studio West Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #449 of 811 | #180 of 185 |
| National rank | #9087 of 15,697 | #3961 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 223 | 496 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 496 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 67.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 30.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.0 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stmcps.org | www.sw.northernleaderstrust.org |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 9.9).
- •Studio West is the larger school with 496 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 Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope better than Studio West?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope ranks higher (45.0 vs 9.9 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 Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope and Studio West?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope: 223. Studio West: 496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope and Studio West rank in North East?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope is 449th of 811 and Studio West is 180th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).