Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton vs Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
156 students
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
156 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton Durham, North East | Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 811 | #383 of 811 |
| National rank | #6052 of 15,697 | #7695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 156 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 156 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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 | Durham | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ourladyoflourdes.durham.sch.uk/ | holyrosary.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 51.3).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
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 of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton better than Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton ranks higher (59.0 vs 51.3 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 of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton and Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Durham and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton: 156. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton and Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton is 304th of 811 and Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy is 383rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).