Shotley Bridge Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shotley Bridge Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Shotley Bridge Primary School Consett, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #382 of 811 | #291 of 811 |
| National rank | #7677 of 15,697 | #5806 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 344 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 344 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | shotleybridgeprimary.durham.sch.uk/ | stmarysblackhill.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.2 vs 51.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 59%).
- •Shotley Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Shotley Bridge Primary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 202.
- •Shotley Bridge Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill is a academy 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 Shotley Bridge Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill ranks higher (60.2 vs 51.4 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 Shotley Bridge Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shotley Bridge Primary School: 344. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shotley Bridge Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill rank in North East?
Shotley Bridge Primary School is 382nd of 811 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill is 291st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).