Bearpark Primary School vs Durham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 647 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bearpark Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
105 students
Durham Academy
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
405 students
| Measure | Bearpark Primary School Durham, North East | Durham Academy Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #677 of 811 | #168 of 185 |
| National rank | #13703 of 15,697 | #3808 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 105 | 405 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 405 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 59% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 58.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | atschool.eduweb.co.uk/bpark.durham/ | durhamacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bearpark Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.7 vs 14.9).
- •Durham Academy is the larger school with 405 students compared with 105.
- •Bearpark Primary School is a local authority school while Durham 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 Bearpark Primary School better than Durham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bearpark Primary School ranks higher (21.7 vs 14.9 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 Bearpark Primary School and Durham Academy?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bearpark Primary School: 105. Durham Academy: 405. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bearpark Primary School and Durham Academy rank in North East?
Bearpark Primary School is 677th of 811 and Durham Academy is 168th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).