Barmston Village Primary School vs Biddick Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barmston Village Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
Biddick Academy
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,002 students
| Measure | Barmston Village Primary School Washington, North East | Biddick Academy Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 811 | #107 of 185 |
| National rank | #13584 of 15,697 | #2420 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 206 | 1,002 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 1,002 |
| Free school meals | 64.4% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barmston.com | www.biddickacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Biddick Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 22.6).
- •Biddick Academy is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 206.
- •Barmston Village Primary School is a local authority school while Biddick Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barmston Village Primary School better than Biddick Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Biddick Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 22.6 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 Barmston Village Primary School and Biddick Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barmston Village Primary School: 206. Biddick Academy: 1,002. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barmston Village Primary School and Biddick Academy rank in North East?
Barmston Village Primary School is 673rd of 811 and Biddick Academy is 107th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).