Tow Law Millennium Primary School vs Wolsingham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tow Law Millennium Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
Wolsingham School
Bishop Auckland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
774 students
| Measure | Tow Law Millennium Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | Wolsingham School Bishop Auckland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #702 of 811 | #98 of 185 |
| National rank | #14176 of 15,697 | #2219 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 77 | 774 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 774 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 55% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.towlaw.org.uk/schools.htm | www.wolsinghamschool.net |
The verdict
- •Wolsingham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.2 vs 18.8).
- •Wolsingham School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 77.
- •Tow Law Millennium Primary School is a local authority school while Wolsingham School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tow Law Millennium Primary School better than Wolsingham School?
On the Success Index (England), Wolsingham School ranks higher (45.2 vs 18.8 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 Tow Law Millennium Primary School and Wolsingham School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Tow Law Millennium Primary School: 77. Wolsingham School: 774. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Tow Law Millennium Primary School and Wolsingham School rank in North East?
Tow Law Millennium Primary School is 702nd of 811 and Wolsingham School is 98th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).