St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool vs Stranton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 593 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
236 students
Stranton Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
367 students
| Measure | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hartlepool, North East | Stranton Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 811 | #352 of 811 |
| National rank | #4895 of 15,697 | #6988 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 236 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 367 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 63.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 11% |
| 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 | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stcuthbertshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk | www.strantonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 54.6).
- •Stranton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 70%).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 11%).
- •Stranton Primary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 236.
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 Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool better than Stranton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool ranks higher (64.8 vs 54.6 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 Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool and Stranton Primary School?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool: 236. Stranton Primary School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool and Stranton Primary School rank in North East?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is 246th of 811 and Stranton Primary School is 352nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).