Brandon Primary Academy vs Browney Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 824 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon Primary Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
280 students
Browney Primary Academy
Browney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
| Measure | Brandon Primary Academy Durham, North East | Browney Primary Academy Browney, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #503 of 811 | #175 of 811 |
| National rank | #10076 of 15,697 | #3440 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 280 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 56.5% | 143.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 17% |
| 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 | Browney |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | brandonprimary.org.uk/ | www.browneyacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Browney Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 40.3).
- •Browney Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 57%).
- •Browney Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 14%).
- •Brandon Primary Academy is the larger school with 280 students compared with 181.
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 Brandon Primary Academy better than Browney Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Browney Primary Academy ranks higher (72.4 vs 40.3 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 Brandon Primary Academy and Browney Primary Academy?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Durham and Browney in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brandon Primary Academy: 280. Browney Primary Academy: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brandon Primary Academy and Browney Primary Academy rank in North East?
Brandon Primary Academy is 503rd of 811 and Browney Primary Academy is 175th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).