St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool vs St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
151 students
St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
| Measure | St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hartlepool, North East | St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 811 | #361 of 811 |
| National rank | #5888 of 15,697 | #7194 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 151 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 151 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 9% |
| 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 | Hartlepool | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stbegas.bhcet.org.uk | stphilipneridunston.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 53.6).
- •St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 68%).
- •St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
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 Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool better than St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?
On the Success Index (England), St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool ranks higher (59.8 vs 53.6 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 Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool: 151. St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston rank in North East?
St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is 295th of 811 and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School, Dunston is 361st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).