Barnard Grove Primary School vs St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 15 km 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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
SEAHAM · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
308 students
| Measure | Barnard Grove Primary School Hartlepool, North East | St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School SEAHAM, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #433 of 811 | #116 of 811 |
| National rank | #8612 of 15,697 | #2419 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 309 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 14% |
| 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 | SEAHAM |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barnardgroveschool.org.uk | www.st-marymagdalens.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 47.2).
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 64%).
- •St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •Barnard Grove Primary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 308.
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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.3 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 Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and SEAHAM in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnard Grove Primary School: 309. St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnard Grove Primary School and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Barnard Grove Primary School is 433rd of 811 and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is 116th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).