St Anne's CofE Primary School vs St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 456 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students
| Measure | St Anne's CofE Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #189 of 811 | #78 of 185 |
| National rank | #3808 of 15,697 | #1813 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 238 | 1,229 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 1,229 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.4 |
| town | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.st-annes-pri.durham.sch.uk | stjohns.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anne's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 53.3).
- •St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 238.
- •St Anne's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St John's Catholic School & 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 St Anne's CofE Primary School better than St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's CofE Primary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 53.3 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 St Anne's CofE Primary School and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Anne's CofE Primary School: 238. St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College: 1,229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Anne's CofE Primary School and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College rank in North East?
St Anne's CofE Primary School is 189th of 811 and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College is 78th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).