Bullion Lane Primary School vs Newker Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 238 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bullion Lane Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
292 students
Newker Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
| Measure | Bullion Lane Primary School Chester le Street, North East | Newker Primary School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 811 | #371 of 811 |
| National rank | #6267 of 15,697 | #7373 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 292 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 68.4% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Chester le Street | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bullionlane.durham.sch.uk | newkerprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bullion Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 52.9).
- •Bullion Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 69%).
- •Newker Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Newker Primary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 292.
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 Bullion Lane Primary School better than Newker Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bullion Lane Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 52.9 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 Bullion Lane Primary School and Newker Primary School?
About 238 m in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bullion Lane Primary School: 292. Newker Primary School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bullion Lane Primary School and Newker Primary School rank in North East?
Bullion Lane Primary School is 316th of 811 and Newker Primary School is 371st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).