Easington Lane Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Easington Lane Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
127 students
| Measure | Easington Lane Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton Seaham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #570 of 811 | #406 of 811 |
| National rank | #11515 of 15,697 | #8117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 281 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 60.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Houghton le Spring | Seaham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.easingtonlaneprimary.org.uk | www.murton-st-josephs.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 33.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 63%).
- •Easington Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Easington Lane Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 127.
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 Lane Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton ranks higher (49.5 vs 33.6 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 Easington Lane Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Seaham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Easington Lane Primary School: 281. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Easington Lane Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton rank in North East?
Easington Lane Primary School is 570th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton is 406th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).