Outwood Academy Riverside vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Riverside
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Riverside Middlesbrough, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 185 | #578 of 811 |
| National rank | #3118 of 4,090 | #11678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 745 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 745 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 64% | 34.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | stjosephscp.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.8 vs 26.7).
- •Outwood Academy Riverside is the larger school with 745 students compared with 404.
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 Outwood Academy Riverside better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (32.8 vs 26.7 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 Outwood Academy Riverside and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Riverside: 745. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Riverside and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Outwood Academy Riverside is 143rd of 185 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 578th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).