St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate vs The Academy at Shotton Hall
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate
Co Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,202 students
| Measure | St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate Co Durham, North East | The Academy at Shotton Hall Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #794 of 811 | #45 of 185 |
| National rank | #15498 of 15,697 | #1238 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 67 | 1,202 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 1,202 |
| Free school meals | 46.3% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 104.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Co Durham | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stmaryswingate.org/ | www.shottonhallacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Academy at Shotton Hall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.2 vs 6.9).
- •The Academy at Shotton Hall is the larger school with 1,202 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 Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate better than The Academy at Shotton Hall?
On the Success Index (England), The Academy at Shotton Hall ranks higher (65.2 vs 6.9 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 Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate and The Academy at Shotton Hall?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Co Durham and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate: 67. The Academy at Shotton Hall: 1,202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate and The Academy at Shotton Hall rank in North East?
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate is 794th of 811 and The Academy at Shotton Hall is 45th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).