Collierley Nursery and Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 774 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
141 students
| Measure | Collierley Nursery and Primary School Stanley, North East | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #237 of 811 | #394 of 811 |
| National rank | #4680 of 15,697 | #7873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 147 | 141 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 141 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 4% |
| 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 | Stanley | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.collierleyprimary.org.uk | stpatricksdipton.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Collierley Nursery and Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 50.5).
- •Collierley Nursery and Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Collierley Nursery and Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •Collierley Nursery and Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 141.
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 Collierley Nursery and Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton?
On the Success Index (England), Collierley Nursery and Primary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 50.5 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 Collierley Nursery and Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton?
About 774 m in a straight line, between Stanley and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Collierley Nursery and Primary School: 147. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton: 141. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Collierley Nursery and Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton rank in North East?
Collierley Nursery and Primary School is 237th of 811 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton is 394th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).