Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School vs Stead Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 995 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School
Bedlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
Stead Lane Primary School
Bedlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School Bedlington, North East | Stead Lane Primary School Bedlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #733 of 811 | #695 of 811 |
| National rank | #14636 of 15,697 | #14100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 233 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.6% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Bedlington | Bedlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.whitley.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.steadlaneprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Stead Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.3 vs 15.4).
- •Stead Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 31%).
- •Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 230.
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 Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School better than Stead Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stead Lane Primary School ranks higher (19.3 vs 15.4 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 Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School and Stead Lane Primary School?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Bedlington and Bedlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School: 233. Stead Lane Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School and Stead Lane Primary School rank in North East?
Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School is 733rd of 811 and Stead Lane Primary School is 695th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).