St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe vs Vane Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 394 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
Vane Road Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, North East | Vane Road Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #534 of 811 | #224 of 811 |
| National rank | #10720 of 15,697 | #4379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 162 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 14% |
| 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 | Newton Aycliffe | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/ | www.vaneroadprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Vane Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 37.5).
- •Vane Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 66%).
- •Vane Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Vane Road Primary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 162.
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe better than Vane Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Vane Road Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 37.5 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe and Vane Road Primary School?
About 394 m in a straight line, between Newton Aycliffe and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe: 162. Vane Road Primary School: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe and Vane Road Primary School rank in North East?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe is 534th of 811 and Vane Road Primary School is 224th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).