Barley Fields Primary vs St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley Fields Primary
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
668 students
St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
| Measure | Barley Fields Primary Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 811 | #390 of 811 |
| National rank | #3133 of 15,697 | #7831 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 668 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 668 | 462 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barleyfieldsprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.stfrancispri.dalesmat.org |
The verdict
- •Barley Fields Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 50.7).
- •Barley Fields Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 67%).
- •Barley Fields Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Barley Fields Primary is the larger school with 668 students compared with 462.
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 Barley Fields Primary better than St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barley Fields Primary ranks higher (74.1 vs 50.7 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 Barley Fields Primary and St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Fields Primary: 668. St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Fields Primary and St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Barley Fields Primary is 160th of 811 and St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School is 390th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).