Branton Primary School and Nursery vs Whittingham Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branton Primary School and Nursery
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
39 students
Whittingham Church of England Primary School
Alnwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
81 students
| Measure | Branton Primary School and Nursery Alnwick, North East | Whittingham Church of England Primary School Alnwick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #476 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #9566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 39 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Alnwick | Alnwick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.branton.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.whittinghamprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Branton Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 42.8).
- •Whittingham Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 39.
- •Branton Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Whittingham Church of England 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 Branton Primary School and Nursery better than Whittingham Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Branton Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (72.2 vs 42.8 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 Branton Primary School and Nursery and Whittingham Church of England Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Alnwick and Alnwick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Branton Primary School and Nursery: 39. Whittingham Church of England Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Branton Primary School and Nursery and Whittingham Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Branton Primary School and Nursery is unranked and Whittingham Church of England Primary School is 476th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).