Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law vs Hartside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
83 students
Hartside Primary Academy
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
241 students
| Measure | Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Bishop Auckland, North East | Hartside Primary Academy Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #781 of 811 | #447 of 811 |
| National rank | #15386 of 15,697 | #9021 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 83 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 11% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Bishop Auckland | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk | www.hartsideprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hartside Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.2 vs 8.5).
- •Hartside Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 11%).
- •Hartside Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Hartside Primary Academy is the larger school with 241 students compared with 83.
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 Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law better than Hartside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hartside Primary Academy ranks higher (45.2 vs 8.5 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 Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law and Hartside Primary Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law: 83. Hartside Primary Academy: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law and Hartside Primary Academy rank in North East?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is 781st of 811 and Hartside Primary Academy is 447th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).