Abbey Infants' School vs Polam Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Infants' School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
264 students
Polam Hall School
Darlington · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
842 students
| Measure | Abbey Infants' School Darlington, North East | Polam Hall School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 811 | #102 of 185 |
| National rank | #79 of 15,697 | #2309 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 264 | 842 |
| Pupils on roll | 264 | 842 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | abbeyschools.org.uk/ | www.phs.woodard.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.3 vs 43.3).
- •Polam Hall School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 264.
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 Abbey Infants' School better than Polam Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Infants' School ranks higher (98.3 vs 43.3 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 Abbey Infants' School and Polam Hall School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Infants' School: 264. Polam Hall School: 842. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Infants' School and Polam Hall School rank in North East?
Abbey Infants' School is 6th of 811 and Polam Hall School is 102nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).