Bearpark Primary School vs Nettlesworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.7 km 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
Nettlesworth Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
| Measure | Bearpark Primary School Durham, North East | Nettlesworth Primary School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #677 of 811 | #202 of 811 |
| National rank | #13703 of 15,697 | #4032 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 105 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Durham | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | atschool.eduweb.co.uk/bpark.durham/ | www.nettlesworth.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nettlesworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 21.7).
- •Nettlesworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 31%).
- •Nettlesworth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
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 Nettlesworth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nettlesworth Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 21.7 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 Nettlesworth Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bearpark Primary School: 105. Nettlesworth Primary School: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bearpark Primary School and Nettlesworth Primary School rank in North East?
Bearpark Primary School is 677th of 811 and Nettlesworth Primary School is 202nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).