Cramlington Shanklea Primary School vs Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
266 students
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Cramlington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Cramlington Shanklea Primary School Cramlington, North East | Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy Cramlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #573 of 811 | #362 of 811 |
| National rank | #11558 of 15,697 | #7218 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 266 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Cramlington | Cramlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.shanklea.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.ss-peterandpauls.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 33.3).
- •Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 61%).
- •Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Cramlington Shanklea Primary School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 189.
- •Cramlington Shanklea Primary School is a local authority school while Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy 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 Cramlington Shanklea Primary School better than Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (53.5 vs 33.3 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 Cramlington Shanklea Primary School and Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cramlington and Cramlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School: 266. Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cramlington Shanklea Primary School and Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy rank in North East?
Cramlington Shanklea Primary School is 573rd of 811 and Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy is 362nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).