Belsay Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belsay Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
84 students
| Measure | Belsay Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #208 of 811 | #98 of 811 |
| National rank | #4100 of 15,697 | #1970 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 84 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 23% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.belsay.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephsblackhall.net |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.2 vs 68.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 71%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 7%).
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 Belsay Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall ranks higher (81.2 vs 68.9 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 Belsay Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belsay Primary School: 84. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belsay Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall rank in North East?
Belsay Primary School is 208th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall is 98th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).