Beamish Primary School vs North Durham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beamish Primary School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
48 students
North Durham Academy
Stanley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
935 students
| Measure | Beamish Primary School Stanley, North East | North Durham Academy Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #153 of 185 |
| National rank | – | #3286 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 48 | 935 |
| Pupils on roll | 48 | 935 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 50.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.7% | 55% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stanley | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.beamishps.org.uk | www.northdurhamacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beamish Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.4 vs 23.5).
- •North Durham Academy is the larger school with 935 students compared with 48.
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 Beamish Primary School better than North Durham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beamish Primary School ranks higher (26.4 vs 23.5 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 Beamish Primary School and North Durham Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beamish Primary School: 48. North Durham Academy: 935. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beamish Primary School and North Durham Academy rank in North East?
Beamish Primary School is unranked and North Durham Academy is 153rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).