Lynnfield Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lynnfield Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
323 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Lynnfield Primary School Hartlepool, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #809 of 811 | #376 of 811 |
| National rank | #15684 of 15,697 | #7534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 323 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 63.5% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Hartlepool | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.lynnfieldschool.org.uk | www.stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 2.1).
- •Lynnfield Primary School is the larger school with 323 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 Lynnfield Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 2.1 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 Lynnfield Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lynnfield Primary School: 323. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lynnfield Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Lynnfield Primary School is 809th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 376th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).