Ditton Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ditton Primary School
Widnes · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
322 students
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
WIDNES · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
306 students
| Measure | Ditton Primary School Widnes, North West | St Bede's Catholic Junior School WIDNES, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1875 of 2,286 | #875 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13748 of 15,697 | #7253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 322 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 322 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 19% |
| 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 | Widnes | WIDNES |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dittonprimary.co.uk | www.stbedesjuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 21.5).
- •St Bede's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 54%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 2%).
- •Ditton Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 306.
- •Ditton Primary School is a academy school while St Bede's Catholic Junior 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 Ditton Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Junior School ranks higher (53.4 vs 21.5 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 Ditton Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Widnes and WIDNES in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ditton Primary School: 322. St Bede's Catholic Junior School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ditton Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
Ditton Primary School is 1875th of 2,286 and St Bede's Catholic Junior School is 875th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).