Butterknowle Primary School vs Sunnybrow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 12 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
Sunnybrow Primary School
Crook · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
54 students
| Measure | Butterknowle Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | Sunnybrow Primary School Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 54 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 68.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 45.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamdalespartnership.co.uk | www.sunnybrow.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Butterknowle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.8 vs 5.7).
- •Sunnybrow Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (36% vs 29%).
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 Sunnybrow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Butterknowle Primary School ranks higher (14.8 vs 5.7 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 Sunnybrow Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Butterknowle Primary School: 54. Sunnybrow Primary School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Butterknowle Primary School and Sunnybrow Primary School rank in North East?
Butterknowle Primary School is unranked and Sunnybrow Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).