Hummersea Primary School vs Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 998 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hummersea Primary School
Saltburn-by-the-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
261 students
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Saltburn-by-the-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
182 students
| Measure | Hummersea Primary School Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North East | Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #625 of 811 | #93 of 811 |
| National rank | #12577 of 15,697 | #1815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 261 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 45.4% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| 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 | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | Saltburn-by-the-Sea |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hummerseaprimaryschool.co.uk | stjosephs.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 28.2).
- •Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 50%).
- •Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Hummersea Primary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 182.
- •Hummersea Primary School is a local authority school while Saint Joseph's 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 Hummersea Primary School better than Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (82.3 vs 28.2 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 Hummersea Primary School and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Saltburn-by-the-Sea in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hummersea Primary School: 261. Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hummersea Primary School and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in North East?
Hummersea Primary School is 625th of 811 and Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 93rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).