Bowesfield Primary School vs Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowesfield Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
337 students
Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
336 students
| Measure | Bowesfield Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School Cramlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #704 of 811 | #229 of 811 |
| National rank | #14209 of 15,697 | #4451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 337 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 56.9% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Cramlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bowesfieldprimary.org.uk/ | www.cragside.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 18.5).
- •Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 56%).
- •Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Bowesfield Primary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 336.
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 Bowesfield Primary School better than Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 18.5 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 Bowesfield Primary School and Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Cramlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowesfield Primary School: 337. Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowesfield Primary School and Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School rank in North East?
Bowesfield Primary School is 704th of 811 and Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School is 229th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).