North Shore Academy vs St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Shore Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
850 students
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
309 students
| Measure | North Shore Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 185 | #761 of 811 |
| National rank | #1956 of 4,090 | #15186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 850 | 309 |
| Pupils on roll | 850 | 309 |
| Free school meals | 53.9% | 76.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | nsa.northerneducationtrust.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •North Shore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 10.7).
- •North Shore Academy is the larger school with 850 students compared with 309.
- •North Shore Academy is a academy school while St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 North Shore Academy better than St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Shore Academy ranks higher (50.1 vs 10.7 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 North Shore Academy and St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Shore Academy: 850. St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Shore Academy and St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in North East?
North Shore Academy is 88th of 185 and St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 761st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).