Laygate Community School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 635 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laygate Community School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Laygate Community School South Shields, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #617 of 811 | #263 of 811 |
| National rank | #12418 of 15,697 | #5306 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 227 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 65.2% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.laygatecommunityschool.co.uk | www.stbedessouthshields.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.6 vs 29.0).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 65%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is the larger school with 231 students compared with 227.
- •Laygate Community School is a local authority school while St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields 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 Laygate Community School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields ranks higher (62.6 vs 29.0 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 Laygate Community School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
About 635 m in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laygate Community School: 227. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laygate Community School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields rank in North East?
Laygate Community School is 617th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields is 263rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).