Consett Academy vs Shotley Bridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Consett Academy
Consett · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
| Measure | Consett Academy Consett, North East | Shotley Bridge Primary School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 185 | #382 of 811 |
| National rank | #2444 of 4,090 | #7677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,493 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,493 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.8 | – |
| town | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.consett-academy.org.uk/ | shotleybridgeprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shotley Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.4 vs 40.3).
- •Consett Academy is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 344.
- •Consett Academy is a academy school while Shotley Bridge Primary School is a local authority 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 Consett Academy better than Shotley Bridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shotley Bridge Primary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 40.3 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 Consett Academy and Shotley Bridge Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Consett Academy: 1,493. Shotley Bridge Primary School: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Consett Academy and Shotley Bridge Primary School rank in North East?
Consett Academy is 108th of 185 and Shotley Bridge Primary School is 382nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).