Richardson Dees Primary School vs St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richardson Dees Primary School
Wallsend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
Hebburn · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
228 students
| Measure | Richardson Dees Primary School Wallsend, North East | St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn Hebburn, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #685 of 811 | #57 of 811 |
| National rank | #13855 of 15,697 | #1185 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 206 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 51.4% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 126.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Wallsend | Hebburn |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.richardsondeesprimary.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 20.8).
- •St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn is the larger school with 228 students compared with 206.
- •Richardson Dees Primary School is a local authority school while St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn 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 Richardson Dees Primary School better than St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn?
On the Success Index (England), St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn ranks higher (86.8 vs 20.8 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 Richardson Dees Primary School and St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Hebburn in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richardson Dees Primary School: 206. St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richardson Dees Primary School and St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn rank in North East?
Richardson Dees Primary School is 685th of 811 and St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn is 57th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).