Brandon Primary Academy vs Langley Moor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 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
Langley Moor Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Brandon Primary Academy Durham, North East | Langley Moor Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #503 of 811 | #143 of 811 |
| National rank | #10076 of 15,697 | #2880 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 280 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 56.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 13% |
| 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 | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | brandonprimary.org.uk/ | www.langleymoorprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Langley Moor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 40.3).
- •Langley Moor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 57%).
- •Brandon Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •Brandon Primary Academy is the larger school with 280 students compared with 195.
- •Brandon Primary Academy is a academy school while Langley Moor Primary School is a local authority 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 Brandon Primary Academy better than Langley Moor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Langley Moor Primary School ranks higher (75.6 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 Langley Moor Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brandon Primary Academy: 280. Langley Moor Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brandon Primary Academy and Langley Moor Primary School rank in North East?
Brandon Primary Academy is 503rd of 811 and Langley Moor Primary School is 143rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).