Greenland Community Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenland Community Primary School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
318 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Greenland Community Primary School Stanley, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #280 of 811 | #270 of 811 |
| National rank | #5626 of 15,697 | #5458 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 318 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 318 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Stanley | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.greenlandprimary.co.uk/ | stjosephsstanley.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.1 vs 61.9).
- •Greenland Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 72%).
- •Greenland Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Greenland Community Primary School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 203.
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 Greenland Community Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Greenland Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenland Community Primary School: 318. St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenland Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley rank in North East?
Greenland Community Primary School is 280th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is 270th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).