Cotherstone Primary School vs Green Lane Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotherstone Primary School
Barnard Castle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students
Green Lane Church of England Primary School
Barnard Castle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
| Measure | Cotherstone Primary School Barnard Castle, North East | Green Lane Church of England Primary School Barnard Castle, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #566 of 811 | #551 of 811 |
| National rank | #11438 of 15,697 | #11038 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 66 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Barnard Castle | Barnard Castle |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | cotherstoneschool.org.uk/ | www.greenlane.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Green Lane Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 33.9).
- •Green Lane Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 40%).
- •Cotherstone Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Green Lane Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 66.
- •Cotherstone Primary School is a local authority school while Green Lane Church of England 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 Cotherstone Primary School better than Green Lane Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Green Lane Church of England Primary School ranks higher (36.0 vs 33.9 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 Cotherstone Primary School and Green Lane Church of England Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Barnard Castle and Barnard Castle in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotherstone Primary School: 66. Green Lane Church of England Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotherstone Primary School and Green Lane Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Cotherstone Primary School is 566th of 811 and Green Lane Church of England Primary School is 551st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).