Portobello Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 874 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portobello Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
105 students
| Measure | Portobello Primary School Chester le Street, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #248 of 811 | #164 of 811 |
| National rank | #4941 of 15,697 | #3213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 182 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 18% |
| 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 | Chester le Street | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.portobelloprimary.eschools.co.uk/ | stjosephcatholicschoolsbirtley.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 64.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 71%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •Portobello Primary School is the larger school with 182 students compared with 105.
- •Portobello Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 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 Portobello Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley ranks higher (73.8 vs 64.6 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 Portobello Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portobello Primary School: 182. St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portobello Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley rank in North East?
Portobello Primary School is 248th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley is 164th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).