Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law vs Stanley (Crook) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.9 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
Stanley (Crook) Primary School
Crook · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Bishop Auckland, North East | Stanley (Crook) Primary School Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #781 of 811 | #516 of 811 |
| National rank | #15386 of 15,697 | #10379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 83 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Bishop Auckland | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk | www.stanleycrook.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stanley (Crook) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.9 vs 8.5).
- •Stanley (Crook) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 11%).
- •Stanley (Crook) Primary School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 83.
- •Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is a academy school while Stanley (Crook) 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 Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law better than Stanley (Crook) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanley (Crook) Primary School ranks higher (38.9 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 Stanley (Crook) Primary School?
About 4.9 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. Stanley (Crook) Primary School: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law and Stanley (Crook) Primary School rank in North East?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is 781st of 811 and Stanley (Crook) Primary School is 516th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).