Abbey Junior School vs Mowden Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km 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
Mowden Junior School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
295 students
| Measure | Abbey Junior School Darlington, North East | Mowden Junior School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #150 of 811 | #113 of 811 |
| National rank | #2979 of 15,697 | #2392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 362 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| 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 | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.abbeyschools.org.uk | www.mowden.nalp.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Mowden Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 75.0).
- •Mowden Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Abbey Junior School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 295.
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 Mowden Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Mowden Junior School ranks higher (78.4 vs 75.0 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 Junior School and Mowden Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Junior School: 362. Mowden Junior School: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Junior School and Mowden Junior School rank in North East?
Abbey Junior School is 150th of 811 and Mowden Junior School is 113th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).