St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy vs St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Hebburn · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
HEBBURN · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
| Measure | St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy Hebburn, North East | St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn HEBBURN, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #240 of 811 | #278 of 811 |
| National rank | #4742 of 15,697 | #5622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 7% |
| 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 | Hebburn | HEBBURN |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.st-aloysius.co.uk | www.stjameshebburn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 61.2).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 68%).
- •St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy is the larger school with 239 students compared with 160.
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 Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy better than St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
On the Success Index (England), St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy ranks higher (65.6 vs 61.2 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 St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy and St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hebburn and HEBBURN in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy: 239. St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy and St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn rank in North East?
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy is 240th of 811 and St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is 278th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).