Pelton Community Primary School vs Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelton Community Primary School
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
290 students
Roseberry Primary and Nursery School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
266 students
| Measure | Pelton Community Primary School Chester le Street, North East | Roseberry Primary and Nursery School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #634 of 811 | #410 of 811 |
| National rank | #12693 of 15,697 | #8186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 290 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 8% |
| 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 | Chester le Street | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.peltonps.org.uk | www.peltonroseberry.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Roseberry Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 27.6).
- •Roseberry Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 48%).
- •Pelton Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Pelton Community Primary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 266.
- •Pelton Community Primary School is a academy school while Roseberry Primary and Nursery 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 Pelton Community Primary School better than Roseberry Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Roseberry Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (49.2 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 Pelton Community Primary School and Roseberry Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pelton Community Primary School: 290. Roseberry Primary and Nursery School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pelton Community Primary School and Roseberry Primary and Nursery School rank in North East?
Pelton Community Primary School is 634th of 811 and Roseberry Primary and Nursery School is 410th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).