Montalbo Nursery & Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 677 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Barnard Castle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
| Measure | Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Barnard Castle, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Barnard Castle, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #41 of 811 | #90 of 811 |
| National rank | #861 of 15,697 | #1740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 240 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 31% |
| 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 | Barnard Castle | Barnard Castle |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.montalbo.durham.sch.uk | stmarysbc.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Montalbo Nursery & Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 82.9).
- •Montalbo Nursery & Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 81%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 30%).
- •Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 103.
- •Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle 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 Montalbo Nursery & Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?
On the Success Index (England), Montalbo Nursery & Primary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 82.9 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 Montalbo Nursery & Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Barnard Castle and Barnard Castle in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School: 240. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Montalbo Nursery & Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle rank in North East?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is 41st of 811 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle is 90th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).