Pittington Primary School vs West Rainton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittington Primary School
DURHAM · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
West Rainton Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
148 students
| Measure | Pittington Primary School DURHAM, North East | West Rainton Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 811 | #457 of 811 |
| National rank | #7066 of 15,697 | #9226 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 196 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | DURHAM | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.pittington.durham.sch.uk/ | www.westraintonprimary.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pittington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.2 vs 44.3).
- •West Rainton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 65%).
- •Pittington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Pittington Primary School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 148.
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 Pittington Primary School better than West Rainton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pittington Primary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 44.3 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 Pittington Primary School and West Rainton Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between DURHAM and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pittington Primary School: 196. West Rainton Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pittington Primary School and West Rainton Primary School rank in North East?
Pittington Primary School is 357th of 811 and West Rainton Primary School is 457th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).