St Bede's Catholic Academy vs St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 917 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
309 students
| Measure | St Bede's Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #489 of 811 | #761 of 811 |
| National rank | #9895 of 15,697 | #15186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 231 | 309 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 309 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 76.4% |
| Capacity filled | 122.2% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 24% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stbedesstockton.bhcet.org.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 10.7).
- •St Bede's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 24%).
- •St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 231.
- •St Bede's Catholic Academy is a academy school while St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bede's Catholic Academy better than St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Academy ranks higher (41.2 vs 10.7 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 St Bede's Catholic Academy and St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Catholic Academy: 231. St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Catholic Academy and St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in North East?
St Bede's Catholic Academy is 489th of 811 and St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 761st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).