St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn vs St Joseph's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
HEBBURN · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,377 students
| Measure | St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn HEBBURN, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Hebburn, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #278 of 811 | #85 of 185 |
| National rank | #5622 of 15,697 | #1932 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 160 | 1,377 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 1,377 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.8 |
| town | HEBBURN | Hebburn |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stjameshebburn.co.uk | www.stjosephs.uk.net |
The verdict
- •St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 50.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 160.
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 James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn better than St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn ranks higher (61.2 vs 50.8 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 James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn and St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between HEBBURN and Hebburn in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn: 160. St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 1,377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn and St Joseph's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is 278th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 85th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).