Bearpark Primary School vs Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 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
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
| Measure | Bearpark Primary School Durham, North East | Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #677 of 811 | #623 of 811 |
| National rank | #13703 of 15,697 | #12541 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 105 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| 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 | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | atschool.eduweb.co.uk/bpark.durham/ | www.silvertreeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 21.7).
- •Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 31%).
- •Bearpark Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 201 students compared with 105.
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 Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (28.4 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 Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bearpark Primary School: 105. Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bearpark Primary School and Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery rank in North East?
Bearpark Primary School is 677th of 811 and Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is 623rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).