Delta Independent School vs Shotley Bridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delta Independent School
Consett · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
46 students
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
| Measure | Delta Independent School Consett, North East | Shotley Bridge Primary School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #382 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #7677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 46 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 344 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 3.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | shotleybridgeprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shotley Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.4 vs 2.5).
- •Shotley Bridge Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 46.
- •Delta Independent School is a independent school while Shotley Bridge Primary School is a local authority 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 Delta Independent School better than Shotley Bridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shotley Bridge Primary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 2.5 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 Delta Independent School and Shotley Bridge Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Delta Independent School: 46. Shotley Bridge Primary School: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Delta Independent School and Shotley Bridge Primary School rank in North East?
Delta Independent School is unranked and Shotley Bridge Primary School is 382nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).