Brougham Primary School vs St Helen's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brougham Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
St Helen's Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
268 students
| Measure | Brougham Primary School Hartlepool, North East | St Helen's Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #434 of 811 | #212 of 811 |
| National rank | #8614 of 15,697 | #4199 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 343 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 69.7% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 118.3% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Hartlepool | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.brougham-school.org.uk/ | www.sthelensprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 47.2).
- •St Helen's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 70%).
- •St Helen's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Brougham Primary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 268.
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 Brougham Primary School better than St Helen's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 47.2 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 Brougham Primary School and St Helen's Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brougham Primary School: 343. St Helen's Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brougham Primary School and St Helen's Primary School rank in North East?
Brougham Primary School is 434th of 811 and St Helen's Primary School is 212th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).