Evenwood Church of England Primary School vs Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evenwood Church of England Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
97 students
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
161 students
| Measure | Evenwood Church of England Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #138 of 811 | #521 of 811 |
| National rank | #2804 of 15,697 | #10444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 97 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 60.2% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 135.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 11% |
| 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 | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.evenwood.durham.sch.uk/ | www.oakleycross.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Evenwood Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 38.6).
- •Evenwood Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 56%).
- •Evenwood Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 11%).
- •Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 161 students compared with 97.
- •Evenwood Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Evenwood Church of England Primary School better than Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Evenwood Church of England Primary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 38.6 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 Evenwood Church of England Primary School and Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Evenwood Church of England Primary School: 97. Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Evenwood Church of England Primary School and Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery rank in North East?
Evenwood Church of England Primary School is 138th of 811 and Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery is 521st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).