St Joseph's Catholic Academy vs The King's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,377 students
The King's Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,381 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Hebburn, North East | The King's Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 185 | #142 of 185 |
| National rank | #1932 of 4,090 | #3097 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,377 | 1,381 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,377 | 1,381 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | 37.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.1% | 30.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | 49.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | 3.35 |
| A level points per entry | 28.8 | 33.6 |
| town | Hebburn | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stjosephs.uk.net | www.thekingsacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 27.3).
- •The King's Academy is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 1,377.
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 Joseph's Catholic Academy better than The King's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Academy ranks higher (50.8 vs 27.3 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 Joseph's Catholic Academy and The King's Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Hebburn and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 1,377. The King's Academy: 1,381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Academy and The King's Academy rank in North East?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 85th of 185 and The King's Academy is 142nd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).