St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick vs Woodlea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
197 students
Woodlea Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick Alnwick, North East | Woodlea Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #322 of 811 | #467 of 811 |
| National rank | #6360 of 15,697 | #9415 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 197 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Alnwick | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stpaulsalnwick.co.uk | www.woodlea.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 43.5).
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 Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick better than Woodlea Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick ranks higher (57.6 vs 43.5 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick and Woodlea Primary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Alnwick and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick: 197. Woodlea Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick and Woodlea Primary School rank in North East?
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Alnwick is 322nd of 811 and Woodlea Primary School is 467th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).