Holywell Village First School vs Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holywell Village First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
161 students
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
161 students
| Measure | Holywell Village First School Whitley Bay, North East | Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 811 | #521 of 811 |
| National rank | #2362 of 15,697 | #10444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 161 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 107.3% | 135.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Whitley Bay | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.holywell.northumberland.sch.uk | www.oakleycross.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holywell Village First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 38.6).
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 Holywell Village First School better than Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Holywell Village First School ranks higher (78.6 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 Holywell Village First School and Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holywell Village First School: 161. Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell Village First School and Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery rank in North East?
Holywell Village First School is 111th 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).