Billingham South Community Primary School vs St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 296 m 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
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
124 students
| Measure | Billingham South Community Primary School Billingham, North East | St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #629 of 811 | #638 of 811 |
| National rank | #12669 of 15,697 | #12734 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 63.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | stjohnte.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (27.7 vs 27.4).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 56%).
- •Billingham South Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Billingham South Community Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 124.
- •Billingham South Community Primary School is a local authority school while St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School 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 St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Billingham South Community Primary School and St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Billingham and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Billingham South Community Primary School: 452. St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Billingham South Community Primary School and St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Billingham South Community Primary School is 629th of 811 and St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is 638th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).