Howletch Lane Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howletch Lane Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
| Measure | Howletch Lane Primary School Peterlee, North East | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #608 of 811 | #304 of 811 |
| National rank | #12221 of 15,697 | #6052 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 382 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Peterlee | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.howletchlane.co.uk/ | www.ourladyoflourdes.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 29.9).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 44%).
- •Howletch Lane Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 156.
- •Howletch Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton 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 Howletch Lane Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton ranks higher (59.0 vs 29.9 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 Howletch Lane Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howletch Lane Primary School: 382. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howletch Lane Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton rank in North East?
Howletch Lane Primary School is 608th of 811 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton is 304th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).