Nettlesworth Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nettlesworth Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
| Measure | Nettlesworth Primary School Chester le Street, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #202 of 811 | #162 of 811 |
| National rank | #4032 of 15,697 | #3165 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 105 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.nettlesworth.durham.sch.uk/ | www.stbedessacriston.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 69.3).
- •Nettlesworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 78%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Nettlesworth Primary School is the larger school with 105 students compared with 97.
- •Nettlesworth Primary School is a local authority school while St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston 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 Nettlesworth Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston ranks higher (74.0 vs 69.3 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 Nettlesworth Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nettlesworth Primary School: 105. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nettlesworth Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston rank in North East?
Nettlesworth Primary School is 202nd of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston is 162nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).