Billingham South Community Primary School vs Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.9 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
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
156 students
| Measure | Billingham South Community Primary School Billingham, North East | Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #629 of 811 | #383 of 811 |
| National rank | #12669 of 15,697 | #7695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| 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.billinghamsouth.school | holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 27.7).
- •Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 56%).
- •Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Billingham South Community Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 156.
- •Billingham South Community Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic 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 Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy ranks higher (51.3 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 Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Billingham and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Billingham South Community Primary School: 452. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Billingham South Community Primary School and Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Billingham South Community Primary School is 629th of 811 and Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy is 383rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).