Birtley East Community Primary School vs Etherley Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birtley East Community Primary School
Birtley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Etherley Lane Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Birtley East Community Primary School Birtley, North East | Etherley Lane Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #557 of 811 | #537 of 811 |
| National rank | #11123 of 15,697 | #10787 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 189 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 43.7% |
| Capacity filled | 61.4% | 55.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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 | Birtley | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.birtleyeastprimary.org/ | www.etherleylane-pri.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Etherley Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.1 vs 35.6).
- •Etherley Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 59%).
- •Birtley East Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Etherley Lane Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 189.
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 Birtley East Community Primary School better than Etherley Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Etherley Lane Primary School ranks higher (37.1 vs 35.6 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 Birtley East Community Primary School and Etherley Lane Primary School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Birtley and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birtley East Community Primary School: 189. Etherley Lane Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birtley East Community Primary School and Etherley Lane Primary School rank in North East?
Birtley East Community Primary School is 557th of 811 and Etherley Lane Primary School is 537th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).