Lumley Infant and Nursery School vs St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
139 students
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Lumley Infant and Nursery School Chester le Street, North East | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #340 of 811 | #108 of 811 |
| National rank | #6818 of 15,697 | #2338 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 139 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Chester le Street | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.lumley.durham.sch.uk | stcuthbertschesterlestreet.bwcet.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 55.4).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street is the larger school with 216 students compared with 139.
- •Lumley Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 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 Lumley Infant and Nursery School better than St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street ranks higher (78.8 vs 55.4 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 Lumley Infant and Nursery School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lumley Infant and Nursery School: 139. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lumley Infant and Nursery School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street rank in North East?
Lumley Infant and Nursery School is 340th of 811 and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street is 108th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).