St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool vs Throston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
Throston Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
| Measure | St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hartlepool, North East | Throston Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #103 of 811 | #581 of 811 |
| National rank | #2072 of 15,697 | #11731 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 226 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 125.6% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 2% |
| 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 | sjv.bhcet.org.uk | www.throstonschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 32.6).
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 58%).
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 2%).
- •Throston Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 226.
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a academy school while Throston Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool better than Throston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool ranks higher (80.6 vs 32.6 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 John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool and Throston Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool: 226. Throston Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool and Throston Primary School rank in North East?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is 103rd of 811 and Throston Primary School is 581st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).