St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall vs Westmoor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 608 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Westmoor Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Westmoor Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #259 of 811 | #325 of 811 |
| National rank | #5204 of 15,697 | #6379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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.stmarysrcprimaryschool.co.uk | www.westmoorprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 57.5).
- •St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 73%).
- •Westmoor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Westmoor Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 208.
- •St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall is a academy school while Westmoor Primary School is a local authority 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 Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall better than Westmoor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall ranks higher (63.2 vs 57.5 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 Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall and Westmoor Primary School?
About 608 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall: 208. Westmoor Primary School: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall and Westmoor Primary School rank in North East?
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall is 259th of 811 and Westmoor Primary School is 325th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).