Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw vs Pelton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 6.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
291 students
Pelton Community Primary School
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
290 students
| Measure | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw Houghton le Spring, North East | Pelton Community Primary School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 811 | #634 of 811 |
| National rank | #6627 of 15,697 | #12693 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 291 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 75.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 9% |
| 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 | Houghton le Spring | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | ourladyqueenofpeacepenshaw.bwcet.com | www.peltonps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 27.6).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 48%).
- •Pelton Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is the larger school with 291 students compared with 290.
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 Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw better than Pelton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw ranks higher (56.3 vs 27.6 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 Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw and Pelton Community Primary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw: 291. Pelton Community Primary School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw and Pelton Community Primary School rank in North East?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is 334th of 811 and Pelton Community Primary School is 634th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).