Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School vs Chopwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
126 students
Chopwell Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
226 students
| Measure | Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School Consett, North East | Chopwell Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #735 of 811 | #664 of 811 |
| National rank | #14679 of 15,697 | #13305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 126 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 32.4% | 48.9% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bishopianramsey.org.uk | www.chopwellprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Chopwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 15.1).
- •Chopwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 45%).
- •Chopwell Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 126.
- •Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School is a academy school while Chopwell 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 Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School better than Chopwell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chopwell Primary School ranks higher (24.3 vs 15.1 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 Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School and Chopwell Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Consett and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School: 126. Chopwell Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School and Chopwell Primary School rank in North East?
Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School is 735th of 811 and Chopwell Primary School is 664th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).