St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn vs The Links Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 50 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
The Links Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
159 students
| Measure | St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn HEBBURN, North East | The Links Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #278 of 811 | #84 of 811 |
| National rank | #5622 of 15,697 | #1673 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 160 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 20% |
| 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 | HEBBURN | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stjameshebburn.co.uk | www.thelinksprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Links Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 61.2).
- •The Links Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 73%).
- •The Links Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 7%).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is the larger school with 160 students compared with 159.
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 The Links Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Links Primary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 61.2 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 The Links Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between HEBBURN and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn: 160. The Links Primary School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn and The Links Primary School rank in North East?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is 278th of 811 and The Links Primary School is 84th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).