Hebburn Lakes Primary School vs St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 285 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
Hebburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
HEBBURN · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
| Measure | Hebburn Lakes Primary School Hebburn, North East | St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn HEBBURN, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #759 of 811 | #278 of 811 |
| National rank | #15135 of 15,697 | #5622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Hebburn | HEBBURN |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hebburnlakes.co.uk | www.stjameshebburn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 11.1).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 31%).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Hebburn Lakes Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 160.
- •Hebburn Lakes Primary School is a local authority school while St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn 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 Hebburn Lakes Primary School better than St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn ranks higher (61.2 vs 11.1 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 Hebburn Lakes Primary School and St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Hebburn and HEBBURN in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hebburn Lakes Primary School: 456. St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hebburn Lakes Primary School and St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn rank in North East?
Hebburn Lakes Primary School is 759th of 811 and St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is 278th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).