Carmel College vs St Joseph's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel College
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,367 students
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,377 students
| Measure | Carmel College Darlington, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Hebburn, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 185 | #85 of 185 |
| National rank | #757 of 4,090 | #1932 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,367 | 1,377 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,367 | 1,377 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.5 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.1% | 41.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.8% | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.78 | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | 28.8 |
| town | Darlington | Hebburn |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | carmel.bhcet.org.uk/ | www.stjosephs.uk.net |
The verdict
- •Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 50.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 1,367.
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 Carmel College better than St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Carmel College ranks higher (75.6 vs 50.8 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 Carmel College and St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Hebburn in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carmel College: 1,367. St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 1,377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carmel College and St Joseph's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Carmel College is 23rd of 185 and St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 85th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).