Norton Primary Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Primary Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
320 students
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Norton Primary Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #285 of 811 | #525 of 811 |
| National rank | #5671 of 15,697 | #10595 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 320 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | npa.northerneducationtrust.org/ | stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Norton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 38.0).
- •Norton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 56%).
- •Norton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Norton Primary Academy is the larger school with 320 students compared with 285.
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 Norton Primary Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Norton Primary Academy ranks higher (60.9 vs 38.0 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 Norton Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Primary Academy: 320. St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Norton Primary Academy is 285th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 525th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).