Bullion Lane Primary School vs Red Rose Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 992 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
Red Rose Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
294 students
| Measure | Bullion Lane Primary School Chester le Street, North East | Red Rose Primary School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #316 of 811 | #68 of 811 |
| National rank | #6267 of 15,697 | #1362 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 292 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 68.4% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 21% |
| 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 | www.redroseprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Red Rose Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 58.0).
- •Bullion Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 81%).
- •Red Rose Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 3%).
- •Red Rose Primary School is the larger school with 294 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 Red Rose Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Red Rose Primary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 58.0 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 Red Rose Primary School?
About 992 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. Red Rose Primary School: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bullion Lane Primary School and Red Rose Primary School rank in North East?
Bullion Lane Primary School is 316th of 811 and Red Rose Primary School is 68th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).