Cassop Primary School vs Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cassop Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
445 students
| Measure | Cassop Primary School Durham, North East | Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #514 of 811 | #511 of 811 |
| National rank | #10315 of 15,697 | #10189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 114 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 177.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cassop.durham.sch.uk | www.whprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (39.2 vs 39.9).
- •Wheatley Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 53%).
- •Cassop Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 114.
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 Cassop Primary School better than Wheatley Hill Community Primary School?
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 Cassop Primary School and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cassop Primary School: 114. Wheatley Hill Community Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cassop Primary School and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School rank in North East?
Cassop Primary School is 514th of 811 and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is 511th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).