Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
333 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
| Measure | Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #12 of 811 | #153 of 811 |
| National rank | #204 of 15,697 | #3014 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 333 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 16% |
| 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 | Sunderland | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.benedictbiscopacademy.co.uk | sacredheart.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.4 vs 74.9).
- •Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 77%).
- •Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 16%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is the larger school with 336 students compared with 333.
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 Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
On the Success Index (England), Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy ranks higher (96.4 vs 74.9 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 Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy: 333. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool rank in North East?
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy is 12th of 811 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is 153rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).