Barnwell Academy vs Bournmoor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnwell Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
Bournmoor Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students
| Measure | Barnwell Academy Houghton le Spring, North East | Bournmoor Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #405 of 811 | #403 of 811 |
| National rank | #8078 of 15,697 | #8026 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 302 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 43.9% |
| Capacity filled | 143.8% | 46.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 12% |
| 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 | Houghton le Spring | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barnwellacademy.co.uk/ | www.bournmoor.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.6 vs 49.8).
- •Bournmoor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 63%).
- •Bournmoor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Barnwell Academy is the larger school with 302 students compared with 66.
- •Barnwell Academy is a academy school while Bournmoor Primary School is a local authority 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 Barnwell Academy better than Bournmoor Primary School?
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 Barnwell Academy and Bournmoor Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnwell Academy: 302. Bournmoor Primary School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnwell Academy and Bournmoor Primary School rank in North East?
Barnwell Academy is 405th of 811 and Bournmoor Primary School is 403rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).