Castleside Primary School vs Delta Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleside Primary School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
83 students
Delta Independent School
Consett · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
46 students
| Measure | Castleside Primary School Consett, North East | Delta Independent School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #530 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #10655 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 13–16 |
| Students | 83 | 46 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 46 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 59.3% | 57.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 3.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.castlesideps.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Castleside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 2.5).
- •Castleside Primary School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 46.
- •Castleside Primary School is a academy school while Delta Independent School is a independent 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 Castleside Primary School better than Delta Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), Castleside Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 2.5 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 Castleside Primary School and Delta Independent School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleside Primary School: 83. Delta Independent School: 46. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleside Primary School and Delta Independent School rank in North East?
Castleside Primary School is 530th of 811 and Delta Independent School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).