Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington vs St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 827 m 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 Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Crook · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Crook, North East | St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #602 of 811 | #446 of 811 |
| National rank | #12119 of 15,697 | #9007 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 122 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 104.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Crook | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | olst.bhcet.org.uk/ | www.ststephenscofe.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephen's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 30.5).
- •St Stephen's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 50%).
- •St Stephen's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 122.
- •Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is a academy school while St Stephen's Church of England 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 Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington better than St Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephen's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (45.3 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 Stephen's Church of England Primary School?
About 827 m 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 Stephen's Church of England Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is 602nd of 811 and St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is 446th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).