Cockfield Primary School vs Woodland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 5.5 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
Woodland Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
25 students
| Measure | Cockfield Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | Woodland Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #78 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #1547 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 115 | 25 |
| Pupils on roll | 115 | 25 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 59.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| 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.durhamdalespartnership.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 84.1).
- •Cockfield Primary School is the larger school with 115 students compared with 25.
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 Woodland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodland Primary School ranks higher (87.3 vs 84.1 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 Woodland Primary School?
About 5.5 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. Woodland Primary School: 25. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockfield Primary School and Woodland Primary School rank in North East?
Cockfield Primary School is 78th of 811 and Woodland Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).