St Helen's Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Helen's Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
268 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
78 students
| Measure | St Helen's Primary School Hartlepool, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #212 of 811 | #424 of 811 |
| National rank | #4199 of 15,697 | #8457 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 268 | 78 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 78 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 55.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 40.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 6% |
| 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 | www.sthelensprimaryschool.co.uk | stjosephshartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 47.9).
- •St Helen's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 71%).
- •St Helen's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •St Helen's Primary School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 78.
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 Helen's Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Primary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 47.9 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 Helen's Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Helen's Primary School: 268. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool: 78. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helen's Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool rank in North East?
St Helen's Primary School is 212th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is 424th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).