Red House School vs St Joseph's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 335 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red House School
Stockton-on-Tees · Independent all-through · Ages 3–17
345 students
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Red House School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 185 | #525 of 811 |
| National rank | #61 of 4,090 | #10595 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–17 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 345 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 345 | 285 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 64.5% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 90.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.redhouseschool.co.uk | stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Red House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 38.0).
- •Red House School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 285.
- •Red House School is a independent school while St Joseph's Catholic Academy 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 Red House School better than St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Red House School ranks higher (96.7 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 Red House School and St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
About 335 m in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Red House School: 345. St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Red House School and St Joseph's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Red House School is 1st of 185 and St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 525th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).