Burnhope Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnhope Primary School
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
69 students
St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,240 students
| Measure | Burnhope Primary School Durham, North East | St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #745 of 811 | #82 of 185 |
| National rank | #14826 of 15,697 | #1872 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 69 | 1,240 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 1,240 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.9 |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.burnhopeprimary.co.uk/ | stbedes.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 13.8).
- •St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 69.
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 Burnhope Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester ranks higher (52.2 vs 13.8 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 Burnhope Primary School and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnhope Primary School: 69. St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester: 1,240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnhope Primary School and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester rank in North East?
Burnhope Primary School is 745th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester is 82nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).