Belford Primary School vs Ludworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 96 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belford Primary School
Belford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
90 students
Ludworth Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
84 students
| Measure | Belford Primary School Belford, North East | Ludworth Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #226 of 811 | #472 of 811 |
| National rank | #4403 of 15,697 | #9530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 90 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 48.1% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | Belford | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.belfordprimary.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.ludworthprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Belford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 42.9).
- •Belford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 64%).
- •Ludworth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Belford Primary School is the larger school with 90 students compared with 84.
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 Belford Primary School better than Ludworth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Belford Primary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 42.9 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 Belford Primary School and Ludworth Primary School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Belford and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belford Primary School: 90. Ludworth Primary School: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belford Primary School and Ludworth Primary School rank in North East?
Belford Primary School is 226th of 811 and Ludworth Primary School is 472nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).