St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley vs Whittonstall First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
68 students
Whittonstall First School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
67 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley Chester le Street, North East | Whittonstall First School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #268 of 811 | #81 of 811 |
| National rank | #5384 of 15,697 | #1611 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 68 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 9.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 121.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Chester le Street | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stjosephcatholicschoolsbirtley.org | whfs.cheviotlt.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whittonstall First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 62.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley is the larger school with 68 students compared with 67.
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 Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley better than Whittonstall First School?
On the Success Index (England), Whittonstall First School ranks higher (83.7 vs 62.2 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 Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley and Whittonstall First School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley: 68. Whittonstall First School: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley and Whittonstall First School rank in North East?
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley is 268th of 811 and Whittonstall First School is 81st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).