Cockton Hill Junior School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.2 km 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
100 students
| Measure | Cockton Hill Junior School Bishop Auckland, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #725 of 811 | #438 of 811 |
| National rank | #14502 of 15,697 | #8744 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 187 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 58.3% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | www.cocktonhill-jun.durham.sch.uk | stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 16.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 54%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Cockton Hill Junior School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 100.
- •Cockton Hill Junior School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon ranks higher (46.7 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?
About 3.2 km 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. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockton Hill Junior School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon rank in North East?
Cockton Hill Junior School is 725th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is 438th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).