St Joseph's Catholic Primary School vs Sugar Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
150 students
Sugar Hill Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East | Sugar Hill Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 811 | #624 of 811 |
| National rank | #7302 of 15,697 | #12548 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 150 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Newton Aycliffe | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stjosephsna.bhcet.org.uk/ | www.sugarhill.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 28.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 52%).
- •Sugar Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Sugar Hill Primary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 150.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Sugar Hill 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School better than Sugar Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 28.4 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 Primary School and Sugar Hill Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newton Aycliffe and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 150. Sugar Hill Primary School: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Sugar Hill Primary School rank in North East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 365th of 811 and Sugar Hill Primary School is 624th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).