Ebchester CofE Primary School vs Whittonstall First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.5 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
Whittonstall First School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
67 students
| Measure | Ebchester CofE Primary School Consett, North East | Whittonstall First School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #243 of 811 | #81 of 811 |
| National rank | #4834 of 15,697 | #1611 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 77 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 121.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | whfs.cheviotlt.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whittonstall First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 65.0).
- •Ebchester CofE Primary School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 67.
- •Ebchester CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Whittonstall First 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 Ebchester CofE Primary School better than Whittonstall First School?
On the Success Index (England), Whittonstall First School ranks higher (83.7 vs 65.0 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 Whittonstall First School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ebchester CofE Primary School: 77. Whittonstall First School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ebchester CofE Primary School and Whittonstall First School rank in North East?
Ebchester CofE Primary School is 243rd of 811 and Whittonstall First School is 81st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).