Bishop Barrington Academy vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 330 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Barrington Academy
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
599 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Bishop Barrington Academy Bishop Auckland, North East | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 185 | #690 of 811 |
| National rank | #3541 of 4,090 | #13936 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 599 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 599 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 51.5% | 49.8% |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bishopbarrington.org.uk/ | stwilfrids.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (19.9 vs 20.3).
- •Bishop Barrington Academy is the larger school with 599 students compared with 219.
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 Bishop Barrington Academy better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland?
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 Bishop Barrington Academy and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland?
About 330 m in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Barrington Academy: 599. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Barrington Academy and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland rank in North East?
Bishop Barrington Academy is 157th of 185 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland is 690th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).