St Bede's Catholic Academy vs The Grangefield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km 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
The Grangefield Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,004 students
| Measure | St Bede's Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East | The Grangefield Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #489 of 811 | #96 of 185 |
| National rank | #9895 of 15,697 | #2128 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 231 | 1,004 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 1,004 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 45% |
| Capacity filled | 122.2% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stbedesstockton.bhcet.org.uk/ | tga.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Grangefield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 41.2).
- •The Grangefield Academy is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 231.
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 The Grangefield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Grangefield Academy ranks higher (46.7 vs 41.2 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 Bede's Catholic Academy and The Grangefield Academy?
About 1.1 km 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. The Grangefield Academy: 1,004. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Catholic Academy and The Grangefield Academy rank in North East?
St Bede's Catholic Academy is 489th of 811 and The Grangefield Academy is 96th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).