Bishop Barrington Academy vs St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 169 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Barrington Academy
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
599 students
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students
| Measure | Bishop Barrington Academy Bishop Auckland, North East | St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 185 | #78 of 185 |
| National rank | #3541 of 4,090 | #1813 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 599 | 1,229 |
| Pupils on roll | 599 | 1,229 |
| Free school meals | 51.5% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.4 | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.2% | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | 68.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.12 | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.4 |
| town | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bishopbarrington.org.uk/ | stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 19.9).
- •St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 599.
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 Bishop Barrington Academy better than St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College ranks higher (53.3 vs 19.9 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 Bishop Barrington Academy and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College?
About 169 m in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Barrington Academy: 599. St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College: 1,229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Barrington Academy and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College rank in North East?
Bishop Barrington Academy is 157th of 185 and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College is 78th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).