Bowesfield Primary School vs St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowesfield Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
337 students
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
| Measure | Bowesfield Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #704 of 811 | #300 of 811 |
| National rank | #14209 of 15,697 | #5991 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 337 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 56.9% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 144.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bowesfieldprimary.org.uk/ | stpatrickscp.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 18.5).
- •St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 56%).
- •St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is the larger school with 404 students compared with 337.
- •Bowesfield Primary School is a local authority school while St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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 Bowesfield Primary School better than St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy ranks higher (59.3 vs 18.5 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 Bowesfield Primary School and St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowesfield Primary School: 337. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowesfield Primary School and St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Bowesfield Primary School is 704th of 811 and St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is 300th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).