Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy vs The Grangefield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 585 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,005 students
The Grangefield Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,004 students
| Measure | Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East | The Grangefield Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 185 | #96 of 185 |
| National rank | #2277 of 4,090 | #2128 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,004 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,005 | 1,004 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 45% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | 50.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.3% | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | olsb.bhcet.org.uk/ | tga.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Grangefield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 44.0).
- •Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 1,004.
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 Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy better than The Grangefield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Grangefield Academy ranks higher (46.7 vs 44.0 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 Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy and The Grangefield Academy?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy: 1,005. The Grangefield Academy: 1,004. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy and The Grangefield Academy rank in North East?
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy is 99th of 185 and The Grangefield Academy is 96th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).