South Stanley Junior School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 404 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Stanley Junior School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
146 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | South Stanley Junior School Stanley, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #309 of 811 | #724 of 811 |
| National rank | #6181 of 15,697 | #14500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 146 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 146 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 62.3% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 70.2% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 22% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 6% |
| 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 | Stanley | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.southstanleyjuniors.co.uk/ | stmaryssouthmoor.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •South Stanley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 16.6).
- •South Stanley Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 22%).
- •South Stanley Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •South Stanley Junior School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 75.
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 South Stanley Junior School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor?
On the Success Index (England), South Stanley Junior School ranks higher (58.4 vs 16.6 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 South Stanley Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Stanley and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Stanley Junior School: 146. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Stanley Junior School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor rank in North East?
South Stanley Junior School is 309th of 811 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor is 724th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).