Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery vs Toft Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.7 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
Toft Hill Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Bishop Auckland, North East | Toft Hill Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #521 of 811 | #163 of 811 |
| National rank | #10444 of 15,697 | #3168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 161 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 135.3% | 111.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 13% |
| 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.tofthill.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Toft Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 38.6).
- •Toft Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 56%).
- •Toft Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Toft Hill Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 161.
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 Toft Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Toft Hill Primary School ranks higher (74.0 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 Toft Hill Primary School?
About 2.7 km 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. Toft Hill Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery and Toft Hill Primary School rank in North East?
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery is 521st of 811 and Toft Hill Primary School is 163rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).