Coquet Community School vs Shilbottle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 7.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coquet Community School
Morpeth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
567 students
Shilbottle Primary School
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
| Measure | Coquet Community School Morpeth, North East | Shilbottle Primary School Alnwick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 185 | #252 of 811 |
| National rank | #3778 of 4,090 | #5024 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 567 | 71 |
| Pupils on roll | 567 | 71 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 54.1% | 47% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.7 | – |
| town | Morpeth | Alnwick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ccsamble.co.uk | www.shilbottle.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shilbottle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 15.8).
- •Coquet Community School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 71.
- •Coquet Community School is a local authority school while Shilbottle Primary School 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 Coquet Community School better than Shilbottle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shilbottle Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 15.8 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 Coquet Community School and Shilbottle Primary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Alnwick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coquet Community School: 567. Shilbottle Primary School: 71. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coquet Community School and Shilbottle Primary School rank in North East?
Coquet Community School is 166th of 185 and Shilbottle Primary School is 252nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).