Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School vs Shotton Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 994 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Peterlee · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
191 students
Shotton Hall Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
350 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Peterlee, North East | Shotton Hall Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #308 of 811 | #299 of 811 |
| National rank | #6137 of 15,697 | #5968 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 191 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 60.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Peterlee | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | ourladyrosary.org.uk/ | www.shottonhallprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (58.6 vs 59.4).
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 64%).
- •Shotton Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 9%).
- •Shotton Hall Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 191.
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School 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 Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and Shotton Hall Primary School?
About 994 m in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School: 191. Shotton Hall Primary School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and Shotton Hall Primary School rank in North East?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 308th of 811 and Shotton Hall Primary School is 299th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).