Abbey Junior School vs Polam Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Polam Hall School
Darlington · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
842 students
| Measure | Abbey Junior School Darlington, North East | Polam Hall School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 811 | #102 of 185 |
| National rank | #2979 of 15,697 | #2309 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 362 | 842 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 842 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | www.abbeyschools.org.uk | www.phs.woodard.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 43.3).
- •Abbey Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 59%).
- •Abbey Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
- •Polam Hall School is the larger school with 842 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 Polam Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Junior School ranks higher (75.0 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 Junior School and Polam Hall 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. Polam Hall School: 842. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Junior School and Polam Hall School rank in North East?
Abbey Junior School is 150th of 811 and Polam Hall School is 102nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).