Schools in Shildon, North East (2025)
3 schools · 773 students · 3 local authority · median Pupils on roll 239.
Shildon, in North East, has 3 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 773 students. By level there is 3 primary; by sector 3 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Shildon's schools is 239, below the North East median of 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Thornhill Primary School (80.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon (44.1, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), and Timothy Hackworth Primary School (18.0, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Timothy Hackworth Primary School (329 students), St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon (239 students), Thornhill Primary School (205 students).
Ranked schools in Shildon
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 181Thornhill Primary SchoolShildon · Local authority Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 244St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, ShildonShildon · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
- 318Timothy Hackworth Primary SchoolShildon · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 329 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thornhill Primary School Shildon · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 80.7 Top 25% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 2 | St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Shildon · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 44.1 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 239 |
| 3 | Timothy Hackworth Primary School Shildon · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 18.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 329 |
Compare the top 3 schools in Shildon side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Shildon?
Thornhill Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Shildon with a Success Index (England) of 80.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Shildon?
Shildon has 3 schools (3 primary) educating 773 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Shildon?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Shildon is 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.