Bedlington Station Primary School vs Biddick Hall Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedlington Station Primary School
Bedlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
Biddick Hall Junior School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
211 students
| Measure | Bedlington Station Primary School Bedlington, North East | Biddick Hall Junior School South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #699 of 811 | #136 of 811 |
| National rank | #14146 of 15,697 | #2776 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 211 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 66.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 31% |
| 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 | Bedlington | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bedlingtonstationprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.biddickhallschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Biddick Hall Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 18.9).
- •Biddick Hall Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 43%).
- •Biddick Hall Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 4%).
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 Bedlington Station Primary School better than Biddick Hall Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Biddick Hall Junior School ranks higher (76.2 vs 18.9 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 Bedlington Station Primary School and Biddick Hall Junior School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Bedlington and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedlington Station Primary School: 211. Biddick Hall Junior School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedlington Station Primary School and Biddick Hall Junior School rank in North East?
Bedlington Station Primary School is 699th of 811 and Biddick Hall Junior School is 136th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).