Shotton Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shotton Primary School
Shotton Colliery · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
289 students
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
891 students
| Measure | Shotton Primary School Shotton Colliery, North East | St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #470 of 811 | #111 of 185 |
| National rank | #9503 of 15,697 | #2482 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 289 | 891 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 891 |
| Free school meals | 47.9% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 67.8% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | Shotton Colliery | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.shottonprimary.durham.sch.uk/ | www.st-bedes.org/ |
The verdict
- •Shotton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.0 vs 39.5).
- •St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is the larger school with 891 students compared with 289.
- •Shotton Primary School is a local authority school while St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College 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 Shotton Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Shotton Primary School ranks higher (43.0 vs 39.5 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 Shotton Primary School and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Shotton Colliery and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shotton Primary School: 289. St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College: 891. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shotton Primary School and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College rank in North East?
Shotton Primary School is 470th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is 111th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).