Albany Village Primary School vs Blackfell Primary 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.
Albany Village Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Blackfell Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
| Measure | Albany Village Primary School Washington, North East | Blackfell Primary School Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #488 of 811 | #181 of 811 |
| National rank | #9877 of 15,697 | #3580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 142 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 142 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 57.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 15% |
| 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 | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.albanyvillageprimary.org.uk | www.blackfell.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackfell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 41.2).
- •Blackfell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 57%).
- •Blackfell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 14%).
- •Albany Village Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 142.
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 Albany Village Primary School better than Blackfell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackfell Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 41.2 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 Albany Village Primary School and Blackfell Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Albany Village Primary School: 214. Blackfell Primary School: 142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Albany Village Primary School and Blackfell Primary School rank in North East?
Albany Village Primary School is 488th of 811 and Blackfell Primary School is 181st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).