Cambois Primary School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambois Primary School
Blyth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
136 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Blyth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Cambois Primary School Blyth, North East | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Blyth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #636 of 811 | #693 of 811 |
| National rank | #12704 of 15,697 | #14028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 136 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 129.5% | 65.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Blyth | Blyth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cambois.northumberland.sch.uk | www.stwilfrids.school |
The verdict
- •Cambois Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 19.8).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 45%).
- •Cambois Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 136.
- •Cambois Primary School is a local authority school while St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 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 Cambois Primary School better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cambois Primary School ranks higher (27.5 vs 19.8 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 Cambois Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Blyth and Blyth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cambois Primary School: 136. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cambois Primary School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Cambois Primary School is 636th of 811 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 693rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).