Fens Primary School vs St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 816 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fens Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
299 students
| Measure | Fens Primary School Hartlepool, North East | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #177 of 811 | #646 of 811 |
| National rank | #3487 of 15,697 | #12950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 457 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 4% |
| 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 | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.fensprimaryschool.co.uk | stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Fens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 26.3).
- •Fens Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 47%).
- •Fens Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •Fens Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 299.
- •Fens Primary School is a local authority school while St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 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 Fens Primary School better than St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fens Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 26.3 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 Fens Primary School and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fens Primary School: 457. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fens Primary School and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Fens Primary School is 177th of 811 and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is 646th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).