Beamish Primary School vs Shield Row Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 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
Shield Row Primary School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | Beamish Primary School Stanley, North East | Shield Row Primary School Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #561 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #11183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 48 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 48 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Stanley | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.beamishps.org.uk | www.shieldrow.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shield Row Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.3 vs 26.4).
- •Shield Row Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 29%).
- •Beamish Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Shield Row Primary School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 48.
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 Shield Row Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shield Row Primary School ranks higher (35.3 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 Shield Row Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beamish Primary School: 48. Shield Row Primary School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beamish Primary School and Shield Row Primary School rank in North East?
Beamish Primary School is unranked and Shield Row Primary School is 561st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).