Highcliffe Primary School vs Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 863 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcliffe Primary School
Guisborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Guisborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
| Measure | Highcliffe Primary School Guisborough, North East | Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Guisborough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #384 of 811 | #641 of 811 |
| National rank | #7715 of 15,697 | #12856 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 260 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 260 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 33.9% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Guisborough | Guisborough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.highcliffeprimary.org | stpaulinus.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Highcliffe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 26.8).
- •Highcliffe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 43%).
- •Highcliffe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Highcliffe Primary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 175.
- •Highcliffe Primary School is a local authority school while Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary 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 Highcliffe Primary School better than Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Highcliffe Primary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 26.8 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 Highcliffe Primary School and Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Guisborough and Guisborough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highcliffe Primary School: 260. Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highcliffe Primary School and Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in North East?
Highcliffe Primary School is 384th of 811 and Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 641st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).