Beamish Primary School vs Ellingham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beamish Primary School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
48 students
Ellingham Church of England Primary School
Chathill · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
46 students
| Measure | Beamish Primary School Stanley, North East | Ellingham Church of England Primary School Chathill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 48 | 46 |
| Pupils on roll | 48 | 46 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 52.7% | 43.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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 | Stanley | Chathill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.beamishps.org.uk | www.ellinghamschool.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellingham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 26.4).
- •Beamish Primary School is the larger school with 48 students compared with 46.
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 Beamish Primary School better than Ellingham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellingham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (75.3 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 Beamish Primary School and Ellingham Church of England Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Chathill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beamish Primary School: 48. Ellingham Church of England Primary School: 46. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beamish Primary School and Ellingham Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Beamish Primary School is unranked and Ellingham Church of England Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).