St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon vs Timothy Hackworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 807 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Shildon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Shildon · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
329 students
| Measure | St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Shildon, North East | Timothy Hackworth Primary School Shildon, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #459 of 811 | #710 of 811 |
| National rank | #9265 of 15,697 | #14287 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 239 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 54.3% | 62.5% |
| Capacity filled | 113.8% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Shildon | Shildon |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.st-johnscofe.durham.sch.uk | www.timothyhackworthschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 18.0).
- •St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 52%).
- •St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Timothy Hackworth Primary School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 239.
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 John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon better than Timothy Hackworth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon ranks higher (44.1 vs 18.0 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 John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon and Timothy Hackworth Primary School?
About 807 m in a straight line, between Shildon and Shildon in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon: 239. Timothy Hackworth Primary School: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon and Timothy Hackworth Primary School rank in North East?
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon is 459th of 811 and Timothy Hackworth Primary School is 710th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).