Frosterley Primary School vs Wolsingham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frosterley Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
32 students
Wolsingham School
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
774 students
| Measure | Frosterley Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | Wolsingham School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #98 of 185 |
| National rank | – | #2219 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 32 | 774 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 774 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 38.1% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamdalespartnership.co.uk | www.wolsinghamschool.net |
The verdict
- •Frosterley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.3 vs 45.2).
- •Wolsingham School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 32.
- •Frosterley Primary School is a local authority school while Wolsingham 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 Frosterley Primary School better than Wolsingham School?
On the Success Index (England), Frosterley Primary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 45.2 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 Frosterley Primary School and Wolsingham School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frosterley Primary School: 32. Wolsingham School: 774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frosterley Primary School and Wolsingham School rank in North East?
Frosterley Primary School is unranked and Wolsingham School is 98th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).