Peases West Academy vs Tow Law Millennium Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peases West Academy
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
126 students
Tow Law Millennium Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
| Measure | Peases West Academy Crook, North East | Tow Law Millennium Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #687 of 811 | #702 of 811 |
| National rank | #13890 of 15,697 | #14176 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 126 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 61.5% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 55% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | peaseswestprimary.org.uk | www.towlaw.org.uk/schools.htm |
The verdict
- •Peases West Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.6 vs 18.8).
- •Peases West Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 54%).
- •Peases West Academy is the larger school with 126 students compared with 77.
- •Peases West Academy is a academy school while Tow Law Millennium 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 Peases West Academy better than Tow Law Millennium Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Peases West Academy ranks higher (20.6 vs 18.8 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 Peases West Academy and Tow Law Millennium Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Crook and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Peases West Academy: 126. Tow Law Millennium Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Peases West Academy and Tow Law Millennium Primary School rank in North East?
Peases West Academy is 687th of 811 and Tow Law Millennium Primary School is 702nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).