Billingham South Community Primary School vs Norton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billingham South Community Primary School
Billingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Norton Primary Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
320 students
| Measure | Billingham South Community Primary School Billingham, North East | Norton Primary Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #629 of 811 | #285 of 811 |
| National rank | #12669 of 15,697 | #5671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.billinghamsouth.school | npa.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Norton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 27.7).
- •Norton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 56%).
- •Norton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Billingham South Community Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 320.
- •Billingham South Community Primary School is a local authority school while Norton Primary Academy 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 Billingham South Community Primary School better than Norton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norton Primary Academy ranks higher (60.9 vs 27.7 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 Billingham South Community Primary School and Norton Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Billingham and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Billingham South Community Primary School: 452. Norton Primary Academy: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Billingham South Community Primary School and Norton Primary Academy rank in North East?
Billingham South Community Primary School is 629th of 811 and Norton Primary Academy is 285th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).