Cestria Primary School vs St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 362 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cestria Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
426 students
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Cestria Primary School Chester le Street, North East | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #105 of 811 | #108 of 811 |
| National rank | #2278 of 15,697 | #2338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 426 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 10% |
| 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 | Chester le Street | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cestria.durham.sch.uk/ | stcuthbertschesterlestreet.bwcet.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (79.1 vs 78.8).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 74%).
- •Cestria Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 10%).
- •Cestria Primary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 216.
- •Cestria Primary School is a local authority school while St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 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 Cestria Primary School better than St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street?
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 Cestria Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street?
About 362 m in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cestria Primary School: 426. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cestria Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street rank in North East?
Cestria Primary School is 105th of 811 and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street is 108th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).