Longfield Academy vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfield Academy
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
660 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Longfield Academy Darlington, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 185 | #376 of 811 |
| National rank | #2468 of 4,090 | #7534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 660 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | www.stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 39.8).
- •Longfield Academy is the larger school with 660 students compared with 322.
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 Longfield Academy better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 39.8 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 Longfield Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longfield Academy: 660. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longfield Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Longfield Academy is 110th of 185 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 376th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).