Portobello Primary School vs Yohden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portobello Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
Yohden Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
182 students
| Measure | Portobello Primary School Chester le Street, North East | Yohden Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #248 of 811 | #603 of 811 |
| National rank | #4941 of 15,697 | #12129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 182 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 182 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 67.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.portobelloprimary.eschools.co.uk/ | www.yohden.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Portobello Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 30.5).
- •Portobello Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 57%).
- •Portobello Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
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 Portobello Primary School better than Yohden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Portobello Primary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 30.5 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 Portobello Primary School and Yohden Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portobello Primary School: 182. Yohden Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portobello Primary School and Yohden Primary School rank in North East?
Portobello Primary School is 248th of 811 and Yohden Primary School is 603rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).