Prince Bishops Community Primary School vs St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Shildon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | Prince Bishops Community Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Shildon, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #780 of 811 | #459 of 811 |
| National rank | #15371 of 15,697 | #9265 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 113.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Bishop Auckland | Shildon |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.princebishops.org.uk | www.st-johnscofe.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 8.7).
- •St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is the larger school with 239 students compared with 210.
- •Prince Bishops Community Primary School is a academy school while St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 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 Prince Bishops Community Primary School better than St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon ranks higher (44.1 vs 8.7 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 Prince Bishops Community Primary School and St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Shildon in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prince Bishops Community Primary School: 210. St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prince Bishops Community Primary School and St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon rank in North East?
Prince Bishops Community Primary School is 780th of 811 and St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is 459th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).