Barnard Castle School vs Cotherstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
558 students
Cotherstone Primary School
Barnard Castle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students
| Measure | Barnard Castle School Barnard Castle, North East | Cotherstone Primary School Barnard Castle, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 185 | #566 of 811 |
| National rank | #2673 of 4,090 | #11438 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 558 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 558 | 66 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 74.4% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.76 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | – |
| town | Barnard Castle | Barnard Castle |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/ | cotherstoneschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barnard Castle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.5 vs 33.9).
- •Barnard Castle School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 66.
- •Barnard Castle School is a independent school while Cotherstone Primary School is a local authority 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 Barnard Castle School better than Cotherstone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnard Castle School ranks higher (35.5 vs 33.9 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 Barnard Castle School and Cotherstone Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Barnard Castle and Barnard Castle in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnard Castle School: 558. Cotherstone Primary School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnard Castle School and Cotherstone Primary School rank in North East?
Barnard Castle School is 119th of 185 and Cotherstone Primary School is 566th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).