Kelloe Primary School vs Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelloe Primary School
Kelloe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
124 students
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
445 students
| Measure | Kelloe Primary School Kelloe, North East | Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 811 | #511 of 811 |
| National rank | #5520 of 15,697 | #10189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 124 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 177.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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 | Kelloe | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | kelloe.adastraschools.org | www.whprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Kelloe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 39.9).
- •Kelloe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 68%).
- •Kelloe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 124.
- •Kelloe Primary School is a academy school while Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Kelloe Primary School better than Wheatley Hill Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kelloe Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 39.9 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 Kelloe Primary School and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kelloe and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kelloe Primary School: 124. Wheatley Hill Community Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kelloe Primary School and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School rank in North East?
Kelloe Primary School is 273rd of 811 and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is 511th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).