SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
230 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields South Shields, North East | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #296 of 811 | #94 of 811 |
| National rank | #5907 of 15,697 | #1817 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 230 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 117.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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 | South Shields | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.sspeterpaul.co.uk/ | stpauls.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 59.7).
- •SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 75%).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
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 SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 59.7 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 SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between South Shields and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields: 230. St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields is 296th of 811 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 94th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).