Bellingham Primary School vs Cotherstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham Primary School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–8
64 students
Cotherstone Primary School
Barnard Castle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students
| Measure | Bellingham Primary School Hexham, North East | Cotherstone Primary School Barnard Castle, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 811 | #566 of 811 |
| National rank | #1032 of 15,697 | #11438 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–8 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 64 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 64 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 61% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Hexham | Barnard Castle |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bellinghamprimary.northumberland.sch.uk/ | cotherstoneschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bellingham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 33.9).
- •Cotherstone Primary School is the larger school with 66 students compared with 64.
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 Bellingham Primary School better than Cotherstone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bellingham Primary School ranks higher (88.0 vs 33.9 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 Bellingham Primary School and Cotherstone Primary School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Hexham and Barnard Castle in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellingham Primary School: 64. Cotherstone Primary School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellingham Primary School and Cotherstone Primary School rank in North East?
Bellingham Primary School is 51st of 811 and Cotherstone Primary School is 566th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).