St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School vs St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #390 of 811 | #87 of 811 |
| National rank | #7831 of 15,697 | #1707 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 462 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 16% |
| 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 | www.stfrancispri.dalesmat.org | sttherese.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 50.7).
- •St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 67%).
- •St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 0%).
- •St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 226.
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 Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School better than St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy ranks higher (83.1 vs 50.7 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 Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School and St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School: 462. St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School and St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy rank in North East?
St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School is 390th of 811 and St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is 87th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).