Ludworth Primary School vs Shotton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludworth Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
84 students
Shotton Primary School
Shotton Colliery · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
289 students
| Measure | Ludworth Primary School Durham, North East | Shotton Primary School Shotton Colliery, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #472 of 811 | #470 of 811 |
| National rank | #9530 of 15,697 | #9503 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 84 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 289 |
| Free school meals | 57.5% | 47.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 67.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 8% |
| 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 | Durham | Shotton Colliery |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ludworthprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.shottonprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (42.9 vs 43.0).
- •Ludworth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Shotton Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 84.
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 Ludworth Primary School better than Shotton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ludworth Primary School and Shotton Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Shotton Colliery in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ludworth Primary School: 84. Shotton Primary School: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ludworth Primary School and Shotton Primary School rank in North East?
Ludworth Primary School is 472nd of 811 and Shotton Primary School is 470th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).