Green Lane Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 758 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Lane Church of England Primary School
Barnard Castle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
| Measure | Green Lane Church of England Primary School Barnard Castle, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Barnard Castle, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #551 of 811 | #90 of 811 |
| National rank | #11038 of 15,697 | #1740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 188 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 31% |
| 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 | Barnard Castle | Barnard Castle |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.greenlane.durham.sch.uk | stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 36.0).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 55%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 8%).
- •Green Lane Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 103.
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 Green Lane Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle ranks higher (82.9 vs 36.0 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 Green Lane Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Barnard Castle and Barnard Castle in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Green Lane Church of England Primary School: 188. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Lane Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle rank in North East?
Green Lane Church of England Primary School is 551st of 811 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is 90th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).