Fairfield Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 132 m 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
255 students
| Measure | Fairfield Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #204 of 811 | #347 of 811 |
| National rank | #4048 of 15,697 | #6895 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 455 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 7% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.fairfieldprimary.org.uk/ | stpatricks.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 55.1).
- •Fairfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 62%).
- •Fairfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Fairfield Primary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 255.
- •Fairfield Primary School is a local authority school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?
On the Success Index (England), Fairfield Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 55.1 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 Fairfield Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton?
About 132 m 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. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton rank in North East?
Fairfield Primary School is 204th of 811 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton is 347th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).