Barley Mow Primary School vs Rickleton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley Mow Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
155 students
Rickleton Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Barley Mow Primary School Chester le Street, North East | Rickleton Primary School Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #643 of 811 | #34 of 811 |
| National rank | #12919 of 15,697 | #702 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 155 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 59.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 18% |
| 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 | Chester le Street | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barleymowprimary.org/ | www.rickletonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rickleton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.9 vs 26.4).
- •Rickleton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 57%).
- •Rickleton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 3%).
- •Rickleton Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 155.
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 Barley Mow Primary School better than Rickleton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rickleton Primary School ranks higher (90.9 vs 26.4 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 Barley Mow Primary School and Rickleton Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Mow Primary School: 155. Rickleton Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Mow Primary School and Rickleton Primary School rank in North East?
Barley Mow Primary School is 643rd of 811 and Rickleton Primary School is 34th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).