St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley vs Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Stanley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
325 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Stanley, North East | Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 811 | #543 of 811 |
| National rank | #5458 of 15,697 | #10892 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 203 | 325 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 325 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Stanley | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stjosephsstanley.bwcet.com | www.tanfieldlea-primary.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 36.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 203.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is a academy school while Tanfield Lea Community 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, Stanley better than Tanfield Lea Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley ranks higher (61.9 vs 36.7 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, Stanley and Tanfield Lea Community Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley: 203. Tanfield Lea Community Primary School: 325. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley and Tanfield Lea Community Primary School rank in North East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley is 270th of 811 and Tanfield Lea Community Primary School is 543rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).