Bede Burn Primary School vs Hebburn Comprehensive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 986 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede Burn Primary School
Jarrow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Hebburn Comprehensive School
Hebburn · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
857 students
| Measure | Bede Burn Primary School Jarrow, North East | Hebburn Comprehensive School Hebburn, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #444 of 811 | #112 of 185 |
| National rank | #8959 of 15,697 | #2504 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 198 | 857 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 857 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 50.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Jarrow | Hebburn |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bedeburnprimary.co.uk/ | www.hebburn.net/ |
The verdict
- •Bede Burn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 39.0).
- •Hebburn Comprehensive School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 198.
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 Bede Burn Primary School better than Hebburn Comprehensive School?
On the Success Index (England), Bede Burn Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 39.0 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 Bede Burn Primary School and Hebburn Comprehensive School?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Jarrow and Hebburn in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede Burn Primary School: 198. Hebburn Comprehensive School: 857. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede Burn Primary School and Hebburn Comprehensive School rank in North East?
Bede Burn Primary School is 444th of 811 and Hebburn Comprehensive School is 112th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).