Schools in Spennymoor, North East (2025)
9 schools · 2,822 students · 5 local authority, 4 academy · median Pupils on roll 232.
Spennymoor, in North East, has 9 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,822 students. By level there are 8 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 5 local authority, 4 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Spennymoor's schools is 232, below the North East median of 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
9 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Kirk Merrington Primary School (74.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Tudhoe Colliery Primary School (68.3, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Whitworth Park Academy (62.3, top 50% of secondary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Whitworth Park Academy (996 students), Springmoor Grange School (415 students), Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy (245 students).
Ranked schools in Spennymoor
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 175Kirk Merrington Primary SchoolSpennymoor · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 268Tudhoe Colliery Primary SchoolSpennymoor · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 362Whitworth Park AcademySpennymoor · Academy Secondary50.4 Attainment 8 · 996 students
- 454St Charles' Catholic Primary School, TudhoeSpennymoor · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 232 students
- 551Springmoor Grange SchoolSpennymoor · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 648Rosa Street Primary and Nursery AcademySpennymoor · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 730Byers Green Primary SchoolSpennymoor · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 75 students
- 830King Street Primary SchoolSpennymoor · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 923North Park Primary SchoolSpennymoor · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 243 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirk Merrington Primary School Spennymoor · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 74.8 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 2 | Tudhoe Colliery Primary School Spennymoor · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 68.3 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 3 | Whitworth Park Academy Spennymoor · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.3 Top 50% | 50.4 Attainment 8 | 996 |
| 4 | St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe Spennymoor · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 232 |
| 5 | Springmoor Grange School Spennymoor · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 50.5 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 6 | Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy Spennymoor · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 47.6 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 7 | Byers Green Primary School Spennymoor · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 29.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75 |
| 8 | King Street Primary School Spennymoor · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 29.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 9 | North Park Primary School Spennymoor · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 23.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 243 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Spennymoor side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Spennymoor?
Kirk Merrington Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Spennymoor with a Success Index (England) of 74.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Spennymoor?
Spennymoor has 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,822 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Spennymoor?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Spennymoor is 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.