St Aidan's Church of England Academy vs St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 810 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
587 students
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | St Aidan's Church of England Academy Darlington, North East | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #135 of 185 | #100 of 811 |
| National rank | #2963 of 4,090 | #2012 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 587 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | staidansacademy.co.uk/ | stteresasdarlington.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.0 vs 30.1).
- •St Aidan's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 587 students compared with 342.
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 St Aidan's Church of England Academy better than St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 30.1 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 St Aidan's Church of England Academy and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy: 587. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aidan's Church of England Academy and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is 135th of 185 and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is 100th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).