Bowburn Primary School vs Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowburn Primary School
Bowburn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
438 students
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Bowburn Primary School Bowburn, North East | Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #594 of 811 | #217 of 811 |
| National rank | #11986 of 15,697 | #4272 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 438 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bowburn | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bowburnprimary.org.uk/ | www.shincliffe.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 31.2).
- •Bowburn Primary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 195.
- •Bowburn Primary School is a academy school while Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) 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 Bowburn Primary School better than Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 31.2 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 Bowburn Primary School and Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bowburn and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowburn Primary School: 438. Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowburn Primary School and Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School rank in North East?
Bowburn Primary School is 594th of 811 and Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School is 217th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).