Laurence Jackson School vs Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurence Jackson School
Guisborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,247 students
Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Guisborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
| Measure | Laurence Jackson School Guisborough, North East | Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Guisborough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 185 | #641 of 811 |
| National rank | #1446 of 4,090 | #12856 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,247 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,247 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 26.2% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Guisborough | Guisborough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.laurencejackson.org/ | stpaulinus.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Laurence Jackson School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 26.8).
- •Laurence Jackson School is the larger school with 1,247 students compared with 175.
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 Laurence Jackson School better than Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Laurence Jackson School ranks higher (60.7 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 Laurence Jackson School and Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Guisborough and Guisborough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laurence Jackson School: 1,247. Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laurence Jackson School and Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in North East?
Laurence Jackson School is 57th of 185 and Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 641st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).