Newtown Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 515 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Primary School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
131 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Newtown Primary School Carlisle, North West | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Carlisle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1859 of 2,286 | #1133 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13642 of 15,697 | #8989 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 131 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 131 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 62.5% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 62.4% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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 | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newtown.cumbria.sch.uk | www.stbedes.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.4 vs 22.3).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 55%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 131.
- •Newtown Primary School is a academy school while St Bede's Catholic 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 Newtown Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 22.3 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 Newtown Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newtown Primary School: 131. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newtown Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Newtown Primary School is 1859th of 2,286 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 1133rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).