Prior's Mill CofE Primary School vs Wolviston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
430 students
Wolviston Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
120 students
| Measure | Prior's Mill CofE Primary School Billingham, North East | Wolviston Primary School Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 811 | #401 of 811 |
| National rank | #5721 of 15,697 | #7956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 430 | 120 |
| Pupils on roll | 430 | 120 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 79.6% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Billingham | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | priorsmill.org.uk | www.wolviston.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Prior's Mill CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 50.2).
- •Prior's Mill CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 57%).
- •Prior's Mill CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Prior's Mill CofE Primary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 120.
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 Prior's Mill CofE Primary School better than Wolviston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Prior's Mill CofE Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 50.2 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 Prior's Mill CofE Primary School and Wolviston Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Billingham and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School: 430. Wolviston Primary School: 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prior's Mill CofE Primary School and Wolviston Primary School rank in North East?
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School is 287th of 811 and Wolviston Primary School is 401st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).