Skelton Primary School vs St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skelton Primary School
Saltburn-by-the-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
| Measure | Skelton Primary School Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North East | St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #562 of 811 | #390 of 811 |
| National rank | #11333 of 15,697 | #7831 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 462 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 462 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 60.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.skeltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.stfrancispri.dalesmat.org |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 34.5).
- •St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •Skelton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
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 Skelton Primary School better than St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 34.5 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 Skelton Primary School and St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skelton Primary School: 462. St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skelton Primary School and St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Skelton Primary School is 562nd of 811 and St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School is 390th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).