Howden-le-Wear Primary School vs Witton-le-Wear Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howden-le-Wear Primary School
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
Witton-le-Wear Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
| Measure | Howden-le-Wear Primary School Crook, North East | Witton-le-Wear Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #645 of 811 | #368 of 811 |
| National rank | #12925 of 15,697 | #7331 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 179 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 13% |
| 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 | Crook | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | howden-le-wearprimary.org.uk/ | witton-le-wearprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Witton-le-Wear Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 26.4).
- •Witton-le-Wear Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 41%).
- •Witton-le-Wear Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Howden-le-Wear Primary School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 114.
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 Howden-le-Wear Primary School better than Witton-le-Wear Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Witton-le-Wear Primary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 26.4 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 Howden-le-Wear Primary School and Witton-le-Wear Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Crook and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howden-le-Wear Primary School: 179. Witton-le-Wear Primary School: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howden-le-Wear Primary School and Witton-le-Wear Primary School rank in North East?
Howden-le-Wear Primary School is 645th of 811 and Witton-le-Wear Primary School is 368th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).