Fairfield Primary School vs Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
455 students
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,005 students
| Measure | Fairfield Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #204 of 811 | #99 of 185 |
| National rank | #4048 of 15,697 | #2277 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 455 | 1,005 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 1,005 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.fairfieldprimary.org.uk/ | olsb.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 44.0).
- •Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 455.
- •Fairfield Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fairfield Primary School better than Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 44.0 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 Fairfield Primary School and Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Primary School: 455. Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy: 1,005. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Primary School and Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Fairfield Primary School is 204th of 811 and Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is 99th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).