Spring Gardens Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Gardens Primary School
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
314 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Spring Gardens Primary School North Shields, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #758 of 811 | #762 of 811 |
| National rank | #15115 of 15,697 | #15187 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 314 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 51.9% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 61.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.springgardensprimary.org.uk/ | www.sjps.school/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (11.4 vs 10.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 41%).
- •Spring Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 193.
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 Spring Gardens Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Spring Gardens Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between North Shields and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Spring Gardens Primary School: 314. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Spring Gardens Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields rank in North East?
Spring Gardens Primary School is 758th 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).