Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School vs St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 110 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
98 students
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
98 students
| Measure | Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School Durham, North East | St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #430 of 811 | #133 of 811 |
| National rank | #8541 of 15,697 | #2752 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 98 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| 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 | Durham | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | eshprimary.org.uk/ | www.stcuthbertsberwick.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 47.5).
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 Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School better than St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick ranks higher (76.4 vs 47.5 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 Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Durham and Berwick-upon-Tweed in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School: 98. St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick rank in North East?
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School is 430th of 811 and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick is 133rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).