Allendale Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allendale Primary School
Allendale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
126 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
127 students
| Measure | Allendale Primary School Allendale, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton Seaham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 811 | #406 of 811 |
| National rank | #11151 of 15,697 | #8117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 126 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 60.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Allendale | Seaham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.allendaleprimary.northumberland.sch.uk | www.murton-st-josephs.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 35.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 47%).
- •Allendale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton is the larger school with 127 students compared with 126.
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 Allendale Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton ranks higher (49.5 vs 35.4 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 Allendale Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Allendale and Seaham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allendale Primary School: 126. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allendale Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton rank in North East?
Allendale Primary School is 559th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton is 406th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).