St Bede's Catholic Primary School vs Stannington First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Bedlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Stannington First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
126 students
| Measure | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Bedlington, North East | Stannington First School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #397 of 811 | #22 of 811 |
| National rank | #7949 of 15,697 | #404 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 205 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 84% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Bedlington | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.st-bedes.northumberland.sch.uk | www.stannington.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Stannington First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 50.2).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 126.
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Stannington First 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 Primary School better than Stannington First School?
On the Success Index (England), Stannington First School ranks higher (94.0 vs 50.2 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 Primary School and Stannington First School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Bedlington and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 205. Stannington First School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Catholic Primary School and Stannington First School rank in North East?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 397th of 811 and Stannington First School is 22nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).