Crookhill Community Primary School vs Lumley Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crookhill Community Primary School
Ryton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
Lumley Junior School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
186 students
| Measure | Crookhill Community Primary School Ryton, North East | Lumley Junior School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #350 of 811 | #191 of 811 |
| National rank | #6932 of 15,697 | #3844 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 186 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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 | Ryton | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.crookhillprimary.org | www.lumley.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lumley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 54.8).
- •Lumley Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 70%).
- •Lumley Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
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 Crookhill Community Primary School better than Lumley Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Lumley Junior School ranks higher (70.4 vs 54.8 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 Crookhill Community Primary School and Lumley Junior School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Ryton and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crookhill Community Primary School: 186. Lumley Junior School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crookhill Community Primary School and Lumley Junior School rank in North East?
Crookhill Community Primary School is 350th of 811 and Lumley Junior School is 191st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).