Bewley Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 512 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bewley Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
352 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
| Measure | Bewley Primary School Billingham, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #327 of 811 | #398 of 811 |
| National rank | #6414 of 15,697 | #7950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 352 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Billingham | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bewleyprimary.org.uk/ | stjosephsbillingham.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bewley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.2 vs 50.2).
- •Bewley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •Bewley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Bewley Primary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 189.
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 Bewley Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bewley Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 50.2 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 Bewley Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between Billingham and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bewley Primary School: 352. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bewley Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Bewley Primary School is 327th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 398th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).