Castleside Primary School vs St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.8 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
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
75 students
| Measure | Castleside Primary School Consett, North East | St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #530 of 811 | #522 of 811 |
| National rank | #10655 of 15,697 | #10469 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 83 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 59.3% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 13% |
| 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 | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.castlesideps.org.uk | stpiusxthconsett.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.7 vs 38.5).
- •St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 43%).
- •Castleside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •Castleside Primary School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 75.
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 St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett?
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 Castleside Primary School and St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castleside Primary School: 83. St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castleside Primary School and St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett rank in North East?
Castleside Primary School is 530th of 811 and St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett is 522nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).