Mowbray Primary School vs NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mowbray Primary School
Choppington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School
Ashington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
| Measure | Mowbray Primary School Choppington, North East | NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Ashington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #621 of 811 | #353 of 811 |
| National rank | #12485 of 15,697 | #7001 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 238 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 74.4% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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 | Choppington | Ashington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.mowbrayprimary.northumberland.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 28.7).
- •NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 41%).
- •Mowbray Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Mowbray Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 213.
- •Mowbray Primary School is a local authority school while NCEA James Knott CofE 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 Mowbray Primary School better than NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 28.7 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 Mowbray Primary School and NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Choppington and Ashington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mowbray Primary School: 238. NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mowbray Primary School and NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School rank in North East?
Mowbray Primary School is 621st of 811 and NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School is 353rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).