Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School vs Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 126 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School
Barnard Castle · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
39 students
Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lowick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
38 students
| Measure | Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School Barnard Castle, North East | Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lowick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 39 | 38 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 38 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 3% |
| Capacity filled | 55.7% | 54.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Barnard Castle | Lowick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.boweshutchinsonsschool.org.uk | www.lowickholyislandschools.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 88.3).
- •Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School is the larger school with 39 students compared with 38.
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 Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School better than Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (98.3 vs 88.3 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 Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School and Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Barnard Castle and Lowick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School: 39. Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 38. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School and Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in North East?
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School is unranked and Lowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).