Cockton Hill Junior School vs King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 930 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockton Hill Junior School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
187 students
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
936 students
| Measure | Cockton Hill Junior School Bishop Auckland, North East | King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #725 of 811 | #130 of 185 |
| National rank | #14502 of 15,697 | #2873 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 187 | 936 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 936 |
| Free school meals | 58.3% | 50.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cocktonhill-jun.durham.sch.uk | www.kingjames1academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King James I Academy Bishop Auckland scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 16.5).
- •King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is the larger school with 936 students compared with 187.
- •Cockton Hill Junior School is a local authority school while King James I Academy Bishop Auckland 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 Cockton Hill Junior School better than King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
On the Success Index (England), King James I Academy Bishop Auckland ranks higher (31.7 vs 16.5 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 Cockton Hill Junior School and King James I Academy Bishop Auckland?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockton Hill Junior School: 187. King James I Academy Bishop Auckland: 936. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockton Hill Junior School and King James I Academy Bishop Auckland rank in North East?
Cockton Hill Junior School is 725th of 811 and King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is 130th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).