Rift House Primary School vs St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rift House Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
254 students
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
236 students
| Measure | Rift House Primary School Hartlepool, North East | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #324 of 811 | #246 of 811 |
| National rank | #6373 of 15,697 | #4895 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 254 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 66% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 78.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Hartlepool | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.rifthouse.co.uk/ | stcuthbertshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 57.5).
- •Rift House Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 14%).
- •Rift House Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 236.
- •Rift House Primary School is a local authority school while St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 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 Rift House Primary School better than St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool ranks higher (64.8 vs 57.5 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 Rift House Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rift House Primary School: 254. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rift House Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool rank in North East?
Rift House Primary School is 324th of 811 and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is 246th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).