Barnard Grove Primary School vs St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 981 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnard Grove Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
309 students
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Barnard Grove Primary School Hartlepool, North East | St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #433 of 811 | #103 of 811 |
| National rank | #8612 of 15,697 | #2072 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 309 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 125.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 18% |
| 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 | Hartlepool | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barnardgroveschool.org.uk | sjv.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 47.2).
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 64%).
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 9%).
- •Barnard Grove Primary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 226.
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 Barnard Grove Primary School better than St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
On the Success Index (England), St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool ranks higher (80.6 vs 47.2 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 Barnard Grove Primary School and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnard Grove Primary School: 309. St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnard Grove Primary School and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool rank in North East?
Barnard Grove Primary School is 433rd of 811 and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is 103rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).