Ebchester CofE Primary School vs Shotley Bridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ebchester CofE Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
| Measure | Ebchester CofE Primary School Consett, North East | Shotley Bridge Primary School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #243 of 811 | #382 of 811 |
| National rank | #4834 of 15,697 | #7677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 77 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 8% |
| 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.ebchesterprimary.co.uk | shotleybridgeprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ebchester CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 51.4).
- •Ebchester CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 59%).
- •Ebchester CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Shotley Bridge Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 77.
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 Ebchester CofE Primary School better than Shotley Bridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ebchester CofE Primary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 51.4 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 Ebchester CofE Primary School and Shotley Bridge Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ebchester CofE Primary School: 77. Shotley Bridge Primary School: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ebchester CofE Primary School and Shotley Bridge Primary School rank in North East?
Ebchester CofE Primary School is 243rd of 811 and Shotley Bridge Primary School is 382nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).