Kibblesworth Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kibblesworth Academy
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
68 students
| Measure | Kibblesworth Academy Gateshead, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #211 of 811 | #268 of 811 |
| National rank | #4178 of 15,697 | #5384 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 126 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 74.1% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Gateshead | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.kibblesworthacademy.org.uk/ | www.stjosephcatholicschoolsbirtley.org |
The verdict
- •Kibblesworth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 62.2).
- •Kibblesworth Academy is the larger school with 126 students compared with 68.
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 Kibblesworth Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley?
On the Success Index (England), Kibblesworth Academy ranks higher (68.5 vs 62.2 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 Kibblesworth Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kibblesworth Academy: 126. St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kibblesworth Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley rank in North East?
Kibblesworth Academy is 211th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley is 268th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).