Cockfield Primary School vs Evenwood Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockfield Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
115 students
Evenwood Church of England Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
97 students
| Measure | Cockfield Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | Evenwood Church of England Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #78 of 811 | #138 of 811 |
| National rank | #1547 of 15,697 | #2804 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 115 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 60.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 29% |
| 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 | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | cockfield.durham.sch.uk/ | www.evenwood.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cockfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 76.0).
- •Cockfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 86%).
- •Evenwood Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 25%).
- •Cockfield Primary School is the larger school with 115 students compared with 97.
- •Cockfield Primary School is a local authority school while Evenwood Church of England 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 Cockfield Primary School better than Evenwood Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cockfield Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 76.0 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 Cockfield Primary School and Evenwood Church of England Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockfield Primary School: 115. Evenwood Church of England Primary School: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockfield Primary School and Evenwood Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Cockfield Primary School is 78th of 811 and Evenwood Church of England Primary School is 138th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).