Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 247 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
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
891 students
| Measure | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Peterlee, North East | St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #308 of 811 | #111 of 185 |
| National rank | #6137 of 15,697 | #2482 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 191 | 891 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 891 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 60.6% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Peterlee | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | ourladyrosary.org.uk/ | www.st-bedes.org/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 39.5).
- •St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is the larger school with 891 students compared with 191.
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 St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 39.5 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 of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College?
About 247 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. St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College: 891. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College rank in North East?
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 308th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is 111th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).