Montalbo Nursery & Primary School vs Teesdale School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 581 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
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Barnard Castle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
684 students
| Measure | Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Barnard Castle, North East | Teesdale School and Sixth Form Barnard Castle, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 811 | #38 of 185 |
| National rank | #861 of 15,697 | #1094 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 240 | 684 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 684 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.1 |
| town | Barnard Castle | Barnard Castle |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.montalbo.durham.sch.uk | www.teesdaleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Montalbo Nursery & Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 68.4).
- •Teesdale School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 684 students compared with 240.
- •Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is a local authority school while Teesdale School and Sixth Form 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 Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Montalbo Nursery & Primary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 68.4 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 Montalbo Nursery & Primary School and Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
About 581 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. Teesdale School and Sixth Form: 684. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Montalbo Nursery & Primary School and Teesdale School and Sixth Form rank in North East?
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School is 41st of 811 and Teesdale School and Sixth Form is 38th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).