Hassell Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 703 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hassell Primary School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle Under Lyme · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Hassell Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1310 of 1,690 | #813 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12438 of 15,697 | #8069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 173 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Newcastle Under Lyme |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hassellschool.org | stmaryscatholicprimary.school/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 28.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 48%).
- •Hassell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 173.
- •Hassell Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Hassell Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 28.9 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 Hassell Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle Under Lyme in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hassell Primary School: 173. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hassell Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hassell Primary School is 1310th of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 813th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).