Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law vs Wolsingham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 5.6 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
Wolsingham School
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
774 students
| Measure | Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law Bishop Auckland, North East | Wolsingham School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #781 of 811 | #98 of 185 |
| National rank | #15386 of 15,697 | #2219 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 83 | 774 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 774 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | blessedjohnduckett.bhcet.org.uk | www.wolsinghamschool.net |
The verdict
- •Wolsingham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.2 vs 8.5).
- •Wolsingham School is the larger school with 774 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 Wolsingham School?
On the Success Index (England), Wolsingham School 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 Wolsingham School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law: 83. Wolsingham School: 774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law and Wolsingham School rank in North East?
Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law is 781st of 811 and Wolsingham School is 98th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).