Byers Green Primary School vs Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byers Green Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
122 students
| Measure | Byers Green Primary School Spennymoor, North East | Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #610 of 811 | #602 of 811 |
| National rank | #12238 of 15,697 | #12119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 75 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 122 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Spennymoor | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.byersgreen.durham.sch.uk/ | olst.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.8 vs 30.5).
- •Byers Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 50%).
- •Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is the larger school with 122 students compared with 75.
- •Byers Green Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Byers Green Primary School better than Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Byers Green Primary School and Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Spennymoor and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Byers Green Primary School: 75. Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Byers Green Primary School and Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington rank in North East?
Byers Green Primary School is 610th of 811 and Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is 602nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).