Benfieldside Primary School vs Shotley Bridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benfieldside Primary School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
| Measure | Benfieldside Primary School Consett, North East | Shotley Bridge Primary School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #382 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #7677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | – | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 344 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.benfieldsideprimary.co.uk | shotleybridgeprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Benfieldside Primary School is a academy school while Shotley Bridge Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Benfieldside Primary School better than Shotley Bridge Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benfieldside Primary School and Shotley Bridge Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
How do Benfieldside Primary School and Shotley Bridge Primary School rank in North East?
Benfieldside Primary School is unranked and Shotley Bridge Primary School is 382nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).