Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 380 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Chester le Street · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,334 students
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
105 students
| Measure | Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Chester le Street, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #70 of 185 | #164 of 811 |
| National rank | #1754 of 4,090 | #3213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,334 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,334 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Chester le Street | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | lordlawson.academy/ | stjosephcatholicschoolsbirtley.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 54.3).
- •Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 105.
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 Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley ranks higher (73.8 vs 54.3 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 Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley?
About 380 m in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy: 1,334. St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley rank in North East?
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is 70th of 185 and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley is 164th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).