Delves Lane Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delves Lane Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
274 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
372 students
| Measure | Delves Lane Primary School Consett, North East | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #788 of 811 | #565 of 811 |
| National rank | #15454 of 15,697 | #11391 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 274 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 372 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.delveslaneprimary.durham.sch.uk | stpatricksconsett.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.2 vs 7.6).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 35%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett is the larger school with 372 students compared with 274.
- •Delves Lane Primary School is a local authority school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett 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 Delves Lane Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett ranks higher (34.2 vs 7.6 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 Delves Lane Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Delves Lane Primary School: 274. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Delves Lane Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett rank in North East?
Delves Lane Primary School is 788th of 811 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett is 565th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).