Whittonstall First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Consett, North East DH8 9JN · Northumberland
#81 of 811 primary schools in North East
#1611 of 15,697 nationally
About Whittonstall First School
Whittonstall First School is a academy primary located in Consett, in the Northumberland local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 67 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 81st of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (84th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 67; capacity filled 121.8%.
There are 18 schools in Consett; Whittonstall First School ranks 1st of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Whittonstall First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 67
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 121.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Whittonstall First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students · 3.5 km away
Chopwell Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
226 students · 4.5 km away
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students · 4.5 km away
Broomley First School
Stocksfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
99 students · 4.7 km away
Mickley First School
Stocksfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
61 students · 4.9 km away
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
126 students · 5.4 km away
Benfieldside Primary School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
· 5.6 km away
Prudhoe Community High School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
680 students · 5.7 km away
Highfield Middle School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
365 students · 5.7 km away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe
Prudhoe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
144 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate
Co Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
68 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
DURHAM · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
Burnhope Primary School
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
69 students
Newbrough Church of England Primary School
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
65 students
Wark Church of England Primary School
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whittonstall First School a good school?
Whittonstall First School has a Success Index (England) of 83.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #81 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Whittonstall First School rank in North East?
Whittonstall First School ranks #81 of 811 primary schools in North East and #1611 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittonstall First School?
Whittonstall First School had 67 students in 2025.
Is Whittonstall First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whittonstall First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Whittonstall First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whittonstall First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.