St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School vs Stanhope Barrington CofE 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 John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
124 students
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
BISHOP AUCKLAND · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
123 students
| Measure | St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Billingham, North East | Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School BISHOP AUCKLAND, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #638 of 811 | #640 of 811 |
| National rank | #12734 of 15,697 | #12810 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 124 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.6% | 69.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Billingham | BISHOP AUCKLAND |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stjohnte.bhcet.org.uk/ | www.stanhopebarrington.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (27.4 vs 27.1).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 56%).
- •St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 123.
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 John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School better than Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School and Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Billingham and BISHOP AUCKLAND in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School: 124. Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School and Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School rank in North East?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is 638th of 811 and Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School is 640th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).