Cramlington Village Primary School vs St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cramlington Village Primary School
Cramlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
171 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw
Gateshead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
171 students
| Measure | Cramlington Village Primary School Cramlington, North East | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw Gateshead, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #538 of 811 | #632 of 811 |
| National rank | #10807 of 15,697 | #12684 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 171 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Gateshead |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.villageprimary.org | stalbanspelaw.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Cramlington Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.0 vs 27.7).
- •Cramlington Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 41%).
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
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 Village Primary School better than St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw?
On the Success Index (England), Cramlington Village Primary School ranks higher (37.0 vs 27.7 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 Village Primary School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Cramlington and Gateshead in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cramlington Village Primary School: 171. St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cramlington Village Primary School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw rank in North East?
Cramlington Village Primary School is 538th of 811 and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw is 632nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).