Catchgate Primary School vs St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catchgate Primary School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Seaham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Catchgate Primary School Stanley, North East | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Seaham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #736 of 811 | #152 of 811 |
| National rank | #14682 of 15,697 | #2994 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 206 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Stanley | Seaham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.catchgateps.org.uk | www.stcuthbertsprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 15.1).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 50%).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
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 Catchgate Primary School better than St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham ranks higher (75.0 vs 15.1 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 Catchgate Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Seaham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catchgate Primary School: 206. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catchgate Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham rank in North East?
Catchgate Primary School is 736th of 811 and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham is 152nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).