Lumley Infant and Nursery School vs Woodlea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.0 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
Woodlea Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Lumley Infant and Nursery School Chester le Street, North East | Woodlea Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #340 of 811 | #467 of 811 |
| National rank | #6818 of 15,697 | #9415 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 139 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.lumley.durham.sch.uk | www.woodlea.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lumley Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 43.5).
- •Woodlea Primary School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 139.
- •Lumley Infant and Nursery School is a local authority school while Woodlea Primary School 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 Woodlea Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lumley Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (55.4 vs 43.5 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 Woodlea Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lumley Infant and Nursery School: 139. Woodlea Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lumley Infant and Nursery School and Woodlea Primary School rank in North East?
Lumley Infant and Nursery School is 340th of 811 and Woodlea Primary School is 467th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).