Brandon Primary Academy vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
DURHAM · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
| Measure | Brandon Primary Academy Durham, North East | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor DURHAM, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #503 of 811 | #400 of 811 |
| National rank | #10076 of 15,697 | #7954 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 280 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 54.9% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 56.5% | 62.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 0% |
| 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/ | stpatrickslangleymoor.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 40.3).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 57%).
- •Brandon Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Brandon Primary Academy is the larger school with 280 students compared with 66.
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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor ranks higher (50.2 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Durham and DURHAM in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brandon Primary Academy: 280. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brandon Primary Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor rank in North East?
Brandon Primary Academy is 503rd of 811 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor is 400th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).