Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 6.6 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
| Measure | Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School Barnard Castle, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Barnard Castle, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #90 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #1740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 39 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 55.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| 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 | Barnard Castle |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.boweshutchinsonsschool.org.uk | stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 82.9).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is the larger school with 103 students compared with 39.
- •Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is a academy 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 Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?
On the Success Index (England), Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School ranks higher (88.3 vs 82.9 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Barnard Castle and Barnard Castle in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School: 39. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle rank in North East?
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School is unranked and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is 90th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).