Biddick Hall Junior School vs Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 290 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddick Hall Junior School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
211 students
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Biddick Hall Junior School South Shields, North East | Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 811 | #544 of 811 |
| National rank | #2776 of 15,697 | #10901 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 211 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 66.4% | 62.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | 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 | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.biddickhallschool.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Biddick Hall Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 36.6).
- •Biddick Hall Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 62%).
- •Biddick Hall Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 7%).
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) is the larger school with 228 students compared with 211.
- •Biddick Hall Junior School is a local authority school while Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) 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 Biddick Hall Junior School better than Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)?
On the Success Index (England), Biddick Hall Junior School ranks higher (76.2 vs 36.6 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 Biddick Hall Junior School and Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)?
About 290 m in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddick Hall Junior School: 211. Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields): 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddick Hall Junior School and Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) rank in North East?
Biddick Hall Junior School is 136th of 811 and Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) is 544th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).