St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe vs Whitworth Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Spennymoor · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
Whitworth Park Academy
Spennymoor · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
996 students
| Measure | St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe Spennymoor, North East | Whitworth Park Academy Spennymoor, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #358 of 811 | #53 of 185 |
| National rank | #7069 of 15,697 | #1372 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 232 | 996 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 996 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Spennymoor | Spennymoor |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stcharles.bhcet.org.uk | www.whitworthpark.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitworth Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 54.2).
- •Whitworth Park Academy is the larger school with 996 students compared with 232.
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 Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe better than Whitworth Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whitworth Park Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 54.2 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 St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe and Whitworth Park Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Spennymoor and Spennymoor in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe: 232. Whitworth Park Academy: 996. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe and Whitworth Park Academy rank in North East?
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe is 358th of 811 and Whitworth Park Academy is 53rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).