May Bank Infants' School vs St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 565 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
May Bank Infants' School
Newcastle · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
173 students
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
| Measure | May Bank Infants' School Newcastle, West Midlands | St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 1,690 | #556 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #257 of 15,697 | #5700 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 173 | 457 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 457 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 108.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.maybankinfants.org.uk | www.st-wulstans.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •May Bank Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 60.8).
- •St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 173.
- •May Bank Infants' School is a local authority school while St Wulstan'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 May Bank Infants' School better than St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), May Bank Infants' School ranks higher (95.8 vs 60.8 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 May Bank Infants' School and St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School?
About 565 m in a straight line, between Newcastle and Newcastle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
May Bank Infants' School: 173. St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School: 457. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do May Bank Infants' School and St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
May Bank Infants' School is 20th of 1,690 and St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School is 556th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).