Simonside Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 234 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Simonside Primary School
Jarrow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Jarrow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
278 students
| Measure | Simonside Primary School Jarrow, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Jarrow, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #793 of 811 | #231 of 811 |
| National rank | #15483 of 15,697 | #4502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 219 | 278 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 278 |
| Free school meals | 53.4% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 132.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Jarrow | Jarrow |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.simonsideprimary.org/ | www.stmarysjarrow.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.9 vs 7.1).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 37%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 219.
- •Simonside Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School 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 Simonside Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.9 vs 7.1 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 Simonside Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 234 m in a straight line, between Jarrow and Jarrow in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Simonside Primary School: 219. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Simonside Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Simonside Primary School is 793rd of 811 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 231st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).