Easington Colliery Primary School vs Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Easington Colliery Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
525 students
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Peterlee · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
99 students
| Measure | Easington Colliery Primary School Peterlee, North East | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 811 | #790 of 811 |
| National rank | #7342 of 15,697 | #15474 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 525 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 525 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Peterlee | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ecps.org.uk | olsots.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Easington Colliery Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 7.3).
- •Easington Colliery Primary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 99.
- •Easington Colliery Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 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 Easington Colliery Primary School better than Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Easington Colliery Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 7.3 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 Easington Colliery Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Easington Colliery Primary School: 525. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Easington Colliery Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Easington Colliery Primary School is 370th of 811 and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 790th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).