Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery vs St Helen Auckland Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 975 m 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
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
203 students
| Measure | Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Bishop Auckland, North East | St Helen Auckland Community Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #521 of 811 | #708 of 811 |
| National rank | #10444 of 15,697 | #14262 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 161 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 43.3% |
| Capacity filled | 135.3% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 4% |
| 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 | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.oakleycross.durham.sch.uk/ | www.sthelenauckland.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 18.2).
- •Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 43%).
- •Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •St Helen Auckland Community Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 161.
- •Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Helen Auckland Community 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 Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery better than St Helen Auckland Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (38.6 vs 18.2 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 St Helen Auckland Community Primary School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery: 161. St Helen Auckland Community Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery and St Helen Auckland Community Primary School rank in North East?
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery is 521st of 811 and St Helen Auckland Community Primary School is 708th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).