Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington vs St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
122 students
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
117 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Crook, North East | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #602 of 811 | #519 of 811 |
| National rank | #12119 of 15,697 | #10425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 122 | 117 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 117 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 55.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Crook | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | olst.bhcet.org.uk/ | stcuthbertscrook.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.7 vs 30.5).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 50%).
- •Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is the larger school with 122 students compared with 117.
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 Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington better than St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook ranks higher (38.7 vs 30.5 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 Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Crook and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington: 122. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook: 117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook rank in North East?
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is 602nd of 811 and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook is 519th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).