Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law vs St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 26 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
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
83 students
| Measure | Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Bishop Auckland, North East | St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #781 of 811 | #375 of 811 |
| National rank | #15386 of 15,697 | #7458 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 83 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 49.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 51.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 11% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk | www.stgcps.org |
The verdict
- •St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 8.5).
- •St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 11%).
- •St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
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 St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close?
On the Success Index (England), St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close ranks higher (52.5 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 St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law: 83. St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law and St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close rank in North East?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is 781st of 811 and St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close is 375th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).