Acre Rigg Infant School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acre Rigg Infant School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
252 students
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Peterlee · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
191 students
| Measure | Acre Rigg Infant School Peterlee, North East | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #763 of 811 | #308 of 811 |
| National rank | #15189 of 15,697 | #6137 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 252 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 133.3% | 60.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Peterlee | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.acrerigg-inf.durham.sch.uk/ | ourladyrosary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 10.6).
- •Acre Rigg Infant School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 191.
- •Acre Rigg Infant School is a local authority school while Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Acre Rigg Infant School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 10.6 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 Acre Rigg Infant School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acre Rigg Infant School: 252. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acre Rigg Infant School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Acre Rigg Infant School is 763rd of 811 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 308th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).