Abbey Junior School vs Carmel College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 658 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Junior School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
Carmel College
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,367 students
| Measure | Abbey Junior School Darlington, North East | Carmel College Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #150 of 811 | #23 of 185 |
| National rank | #2979 of 15,697 | #757 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 362 | 1,367 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 1,367 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.3 |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.abbeyschools.org.uk | carmel.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (75.0 vs 75.6).
- •Carmel College is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 362.
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 Junior School better than Carmel College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abbey Junior School and Carmel College?
About 658 m in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Junior School: 362. Carmel College: 1,367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Junior School and Carmel College rank in North East?
Abbey Junior School is 150th of 811 and Carmel College is 23rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).