Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 67 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
68 students
| Measure | Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School Alnwick, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 100 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 811 | #268 of 811 |
| National rank | #14 of 15,697 | #5384 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 69 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 1.4% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.1% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Alnwick | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.embletonprimaryschool.com/ | www.stjosephcatholicschoolsbirtley.org |
The verdict
- •Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.5 vs 62.2).
- •Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 69 students compared with 68.
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 Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley?
On the Success Index (England), Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School ranks higher (99.5 vs 62.2 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 Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Alnwick and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School: 69. St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley rank in North East?
Embleton Vincent Edwards Church of England Primary School is 2nd of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley is 268th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).