St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy vs Thornaby Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 220 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
567 students
Thornaby Church of England Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
272 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East | Thornaby Church of England Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 185 | #701 of 811 |
| National rank | #3086 of 4,090 | #14175 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 567 | 272 |
| Pupils on roll | 567 | 272 |
| Free school meals | 39.5% | 40.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stpatricks.npcat.org.uk | www.thornaby.dalesmat.org |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 18.8).
- •St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is the larger school with 567 students compared with 272.
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 Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy better than Thornaby Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy ranks higher (27.5 vs 18.8 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 Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy and Thornaby Church of England Primary School?
About 220 m in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy: 567. Thornaby Church of England Primary School: 272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy and Thornaby Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy is 140th of 185 and Thornaby Church of England Primary School is 701st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).