Bournmoor Primary School vs Dubmire Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bournmoor Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students
Dubmire Primary
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | Bournmoor Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East | Dubmire Primary Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 811 | #409 of 811 |
| National rank | #8026 of 15,697 | #8176 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 66 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 46.2% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Houghton le Spring | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bournmoor.durham.sch.uk/ | www.dubmire.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.8 vs 49.2).
- •Bournmoor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 63%).
- •Bournmoor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Dubmire Primary is the larger school with 479 students compared with 66.
- •Bournmoor Primary School is a local authority school while Dubmire Primary 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 Bournmoor Primary School better than Dubmire Primary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bournmoor Primary School and Dubmire Primary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bournmoor Primary School: 66. Dubmire Primary: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bournmoor Primary School and Dubmire Primary rank in North East?
Bournmoor Primary School is 403rd of 811 and Dubmire Primary is 409th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).