Bowburn Primary School vs Heathfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowburn Primary School
Bowburn · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
438 students
Heathfield Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
439 students
| Measure | Bowburn Primary School Bowburn, North East | Heathfield Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #594 of 811 | #345 of 811 |
| National rank | #11986 of 15,697 | #6861 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 438 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bowburn | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bowburnprimary.org.uk/ | www.heathfieldprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Heathfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 31.2).
- •Heathfield Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 438.
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 Bowburn Primary School better than Heathfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfield Primary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 31.2 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 Bowburn Primary School and Heathfield Primary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Bowburn and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowburn Primary School: 438. Heathfield Primary School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowburn Primary School and Heathfield Primary School rank in North East?
Bowburn Primary School is 594th of 811 and Heathfield Primary School is 345th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).