Cotherstone Primary School vs Teesdale School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 5.0 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
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Barnard Castle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
684 students
| Measure | Cotherstone Primary School Barnard Castle, North East | Teesdale School and Sixth Form Barnard Castle, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #566 of 811 | #38 of 185 |
| National rank | #11438 of 15,697 | #1094 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 66 | 684 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 684 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.1 |
| town | Barnard Castle | Barnard Castle |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | cotherstoneschool.org.uk/ | www.teesdaleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Teesdale School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 33.9).
- •Teesdale School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 684 students compared with 66.
- •Cotherstone Primary School is a local authority school while Teesdale School and Sixth Form 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 Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Teesdale School and Sixth Form ranks higher (68.4 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 Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
About 5.0 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. Teesdale School and Sixth Form: 684. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotherstone Primary School and Teesdale School and Sixth Form rank in North East?
Cotherstone Primary School is 566th of 811 and Teesdale School and Sixth Form is 38th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).