Ayresome Primary School vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayresome Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
705 students
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
398 students
| Measure | Ayresome Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | St Edward's Catholic Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #768 of 811 | #412 of 811 |
| National rank | #15222 of 15,697 | #8188 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 705 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 705 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 59.4% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 113.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ayresome.adastraschools.org | stedwards.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 10.3).
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 46%).
- •St Edward's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Ayresome Primary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 398.
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 Ayresome Primary School better than St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 10.3 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 Ayresome Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ayresome Primary School: 705. St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ayresome Primary School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Ayresome Primary School is 768th of 811 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 412th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).