Butterknowle Primary School vs Hamsterley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterknowle Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
54 students
Hamsterley Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
36 students
| Measure | Butterknowle Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | Hamsterley Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 54 | 36 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 36 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamdalespartnership.co.uk | www.hamsterley.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hamsterley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 14.8).
- •Butterknowle Primary School is the larger school with 54 students compared with 36.
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 Butterknowle Primary School better than Hamsterley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hamsterley Primary School ranks higher (60.8 vs 14.8 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 Butterknowle Primary School and Hamsterley Primary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Butterknowle Primary School: 54. Hamsterley Primary School: 36. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Butterknowle Primary School and Hamsterley Primary School rank in North East?
Butterknowle Primary School is unranked and Hamsterley Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).