Choppington Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Choppington Primary School
Choppington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
109 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Bedlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Choppington Primary School Choppington, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Bedlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #662 of 811 | #397 of 811 |
| National rank | #13271 of 15,697 | #7949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 109 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 74.5% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Choppington | Bedlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.choppington.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.st-bedes.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 24.5).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 62%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 109.
- •Choppington Primary School is a local authority school while St Bede'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 Choppington Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 24.5 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 Choppington Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Choppington and Bedlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Choppington Primary School: 109. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Choppington Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Choppington Primary School is 662nd of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 397th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).