Open Air Education vs Shotton Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 936 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Open Air Education
Castle Eden Dene Nnr · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
21 students
Shotton Hall Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
350 students
| Measure | Open Air Education Castle Eden Dene Nnr, North East | Shotton Hall Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #299 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #5968 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 21 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 21 | 350 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 30% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| 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 | Castle Eden Dene Nnr | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.openair.education | www.shottonhallprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shotton Hall Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 21.
- •Open Air Education is a independent school while Shotton Hall Primary School is a local authority 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 Open Air Education better than Shotton Hall Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Open Air Education and Shotton Hall Primary School?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Castle Eden Dene Nnr and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Open Air Education: 21. Shotton Hall Primary School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Open Air Education and Shotton Hall Primary School rank in North East?
Open Air Education is unranked and Shotton Hall Primary School is 299th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).