Riverside Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 606 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
148 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Riverside Primary School North Shields, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 811 | #762 of 811 |
| National rank | #9868 of 15,697 | #15187 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 148 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 82.5% | 51.9% |
| Capacity filled | 62.7% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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 | North Shields | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.riversideprimary.org.uk | www.sjps.school/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 10.7).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 45%).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is the larger school with 193 students compared with 148.
- •Riverside Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 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 Riverside Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Primary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 10.7 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 Riverside Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?
About 606 m in a straight line, between North Shields and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Primary School: 148. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields rank in North East?
Riverside Primary School is 486th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields is 762nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).