Blackfell Primary School vs Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackfell Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
362 students
| Measure | Blackfell Primary School Washington, North East | Ravensworth Terrace Primary School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 811 | #560 of 811 |
| National rank | #3580 of 15,697 | #11161 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 142 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 2% |
| 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 | Washington | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.blackfell.co.uk | www.ravensworthterrace.com/ |
The verdict
- •Blackfell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 35.4).
- •Blackfell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 60%).
- •Blackfell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 2%).
- •Ravensworth Terrace Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 142.
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 Blackfell Primary School better than Ravensworth Terrace Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackfell Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 35.4 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 Blackfell Primary School and Ravensworth Terrace Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Washington and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackfell Primary School: 142. Ravensworth Terrace Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackfell Primary School and Ravensworth Terrace Primary School rank in North East?
Blackfell Primary School is 181st of 811 and Ravensworth Terrace Primary School is 560th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).