Beech Grove Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Grove Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
402 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
| Measure | Beech Grove Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 811 | #578 of 811 |
| National rank | #5660 of 15,697 | #11678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 402 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 402 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 74.1% | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.beechgroveschool.org.uk/ | stjosephscp.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Beech Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 32.8).
- •Beech Grove Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 64%).
- •Beech Grove Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 402.
- •Beech Grove Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Beech Grove Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beech Grove Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 32.8 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 Beech Grove Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Grove Primary School: 402. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Grove Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Beech Grove Primary School is 283rd of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 578th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).