Copeland Road Primary School vs Toft Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copeland Road Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
130 students
Toft Hill Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Copeland Road Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | Toft Hill Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #694 of 811 | #163 of 811 |
| National rank | #14070 of 15,697 | #3168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 130 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 111.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | copelandroadprimary.org.uk/ | www.tofthill.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Toft Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 19.4).
- •Toft Hill Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 130.
- •Copeland Road Primary School is a academy school while Toft Hill 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 Copeland Road Primary School better than Toft Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Toft Hill Primary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 19.4 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 Copeland Road Primary School and Toft Hill Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copeland Road Primary School: 130. Toft Hill Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copeland Road Primary School and Toft Hill Primary School rank in North East?
Copeland Road Primary School is 694th of 811 and Toft Hill Primary School is 163rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).