Eskdale Academy vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eskdale Academy
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
180 students
| Measure | Eskdale Academy Hartlepool, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #523 of 811 | #198 of 811 |
| National rank | #10476 of 15,697 | #3952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 179 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 61.6% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 60.3% | 79.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 12% |
| 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 | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.eskdaleacademy.com/ | stbedes.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 38.4).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 62%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 8%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 179.
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 Eskdale Academy better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 38.4 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 Eskdale Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eskdale Academy: 179. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eskdale Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Eskdale Academy is 523rd of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 198th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).