Bede Burn Primary School vs Pittington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede Burn Primary School
Jarrow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Pittington Primary School
DURHAM · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
| Measure | Bede Burn Primary School Jarrow, North East | Pittington Primary School DURHAM, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #444 of 811 | #357 of 811 |
| National rank | #8959 of 15,697 | #7066 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 198 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 4% |
| 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 | Jarrow | DURHAM |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bedeburnprimary.co.uk/ | www.pittington.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pittington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 45.5).
- •Pittington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 54%).
- •Bede Burn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •Bede Burn Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 196.
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 Bede Burn Primary School better than Pittington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pittington Primary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 45.5 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 Bede Burn Primary School and Pittington Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Jarrow and DURHAM in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede Burn Primary School: 198. Pittington Primary School: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede Burn Primary School and Pittington Primary School rank in North East?
Bede Burn Primary School is 444th of 811 and Pittington Primary School is 357th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).