Mortimer Primary School vs SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mortimer Primary School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
588 students
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
230 students
| Measure | Mortimer Primary School South Shields, North East | SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #571 of 811 | #296 of 811 |
| National rank | #11537 of 15,697 | #5907 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 588 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 588 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 38.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 7% |
| 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.mortimerprimary.co.uk/ | www.sspeterpaul.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 33.5).
- •SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 54%).
- •SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 1%).
- •Mortimer Primary School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 230.
- •Mortimer Primary School is a local authority school while SS Peter and Paul 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 Mortimer Primary School better than SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
On the Success Index (England), SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields ranks higher (59.7 vs 33.5 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 Mortimer Primary School and SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mortimer Primary School: 588. SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mortimer Primary School and SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields rank in North East?
Mortimer Primary School is 571st of 811 and SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields is 296th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).