Shield Row Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shield Row Primary School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
197 students
| Measure | Shield Row Primary School Stanley, North East | St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick Alnwick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #561 of 811 | #322 of 811 |
| National rank | #11183 of 15,697 | #6360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 196 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Stanley | Alnwick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.shieldrow.durham.sch.uk | www.stpaulsalnwick.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 35.3).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 65%).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick is the larger school with 197 students compared with 196.
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 Shield Row Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick ranks higher (57.6 vs 35.3 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 Shield Row Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Alnwick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shield Row Primary School: 196. St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shield Row Primary School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick rank in North East?
Shield Row Primary School is 561st of 811 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick is 322nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).