Springfield Academy vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 895 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springfield Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Springfield Academy Darlington, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #411 of 811 | #376 of 811 |
| National rank | #8187 of 15,697 | #7534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 236 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.springfield-academy.org.uk/ | www.stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 49.2).
- •Springfield Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 64%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 236.
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 Springfield Academy better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 49.2 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 Springfield Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springfield Academy: 236. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springfield Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Springfield Academy is 411th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 376th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).