Mill Lane Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 847 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Lane Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
St Bede's Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Mill Lane Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St Bede's Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #738 of 811 | #489 of 811 |
| National rank | #14706 of 15,697 | #9895 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 252 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 54.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 122.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.milllane.org.uk | stbedesstockton.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 14.9).
- •St Bede's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 52%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Mill Lane Primary School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 231.
- •Mill Lane Primary School is a local authority school while St Bede's Catholic Academy 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 Mill Lane Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Academy ranks higher (41.2 vs 14.9 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 Mill Lane Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Academy?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mill Lane Primary School: 252. St Bede's Catholic Academy: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mill Lane Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Mill Lane Primary School is 738th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Academy is 489th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).