Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery vs Seaton Delaval First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
161 students
Seaton Delaval First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
161 students
| Measure | Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Bishop Auckland, North East | Seaton Delaval First School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #521 of 811 | #490 of 811 |
| National rank | #10444 of 15,697 | #9911 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 161 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 24.8% |
| Capacity filled | 135.3% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Bishop Auckland | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.oakleycross.durham.sch.uk/ | www.seatondelaval.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Seaton Delaval First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 38.6).
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 Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery better than Seaton Delaval First School?
On the Success Index (England), Seaton Delaval First School ranks higher (41.1 vs 38.6 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 Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery and Seaton Delaval First School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery: 161. Seaton Delaval First School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery and Seaton Delaval First School rank in North East?
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery is 521st of 811 and Seaton Delaval First School is 490th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).