Laurel Avenue Community Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 425 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students
| Measure | Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Durham, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #676 of 811 | #277 of 811 |
| National rank | #13640 of 15,697 | #5598 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 114 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 71.3% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 54.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.laurelavenue.durham.sch.uk/ | stjosephsgilesgate.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 22.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 60%).
- •Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 86.
- •Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 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 Laurel Avenue Community Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate ranks higher (61.3 vs 22.3 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 Laurel Avenue Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School: 114. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laurel Avenue Community Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate rank in North East?
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is 676th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate is 277th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).