Brandon Primary Academy vs Firthmoor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 27 km 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
Firthmoor Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
279 students
| Measure | Brandon Primary Academy Durham, North East | Firthmoor Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #503 of 811 | #492 of 811 |
| National rank | #10076 of 15,697 | #9943 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 280 | 279 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 279 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 56.5% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Durham | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | brandonprimary.org.uk/ | www.firthmoor.darlington.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (40.3 vs 40.9).
- •Firthmoor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 57%).
- •Brandon Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •Brandon Primary Academy is the larger school with 280 students compared with 279.
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 Firthmoor Primary School?
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 Brandon Primary Academy and Firthmoor Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Durham and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brandon Primary Academy: 280. Firthmoor Primary School: 279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brandon Primary Academy and Firthmoor Primary School rank in North East?
Brandon Primary Academy is 503rd of 811 and Firthmoor Primary School is 492nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).