John Emmerson Batty Primary School vs St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Emmerson Batty Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
173 students
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | John Emmerson Batty Primary School Redcar, North East | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 811 | #419 of 811 |
| National rank | #5880 of 15,697 | #8326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 173 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 6% |
| 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 | Redcar | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.johnebattyprimary.co.uk/ | www.stcuthbertsw.co.uk |
The verdict
- •John Emmerson Batty Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 48.5).
- •John Emmerson Batty Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •John Emmerson Batty Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
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 John Emmerson Batty Primary School better than St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Emmerson Batty Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 48.5 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 John Emmerson Batty Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Redcar and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Emmerson Batty Primary School: 173. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Emmerson Batty Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
John Emmerson Batty Primary School is 294th of 811 and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is 419th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).