King James I Academy Bishop Auckland vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
936 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
100 students
| Measure | King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #130 of 185 | #438 of 811 |
| National rank | #2873 of 4,090 | #8744 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 936 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 936 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 50.6% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.kingjames1academy.co.uk | stjosephscoundon.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 31.7).
- •King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is the larger school with 936 students compared with 100.
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 King James I Academy Bishop Auckland better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon ranks higher (46.7 vs 31.7 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 King James I Academy Bishop Auckland and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland: 936. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King James I Academy Bishop Auckland and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon rank in North East?
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland is 130th of 185 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon is 438th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).