Howletch Lane Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 463 m 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
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
891 students
| Measure | Howletch Lane Primary School Peterlee, North East | St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #608 of 811 | #111 of 185 |
| National rank | #12221 of 15,697 | #2482 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 382 | 891 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 891 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Peterlee | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.howletchlane.co.uk/ | www.st-bedes.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.5 vs 29.9).
- •St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is the larger school with 891 students compared with 382.
- •Howletch Lane Primary School is a local authority school while St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College 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 St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College ranks higher (39.5 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 St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College?
About 463 m in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Howletch Lane Primary School: 382. St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College: 891. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Howletch Lane Primary School and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College rank in North East?
Howletch Lane Primary School is 608th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is 111th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).