Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School vs Chilton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
Chilton Academy
Ferryhill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
292 students
| Measure | Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Ferryhill, North East | Chilton Academy Ferryhill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #751 of 811 | #469 of 811 |
| National rank | #15017 of 15,697 | #9472 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 246 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 292 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Ferryhill | Ferryhill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.broomcottages-pri.durham.sch.uk/ | www.chilton.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chilton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.1 vs 12.2).
- •Chilton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 32%).
- •Chilton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Chilton Academy is the larger school with 292 students compared with 246.
- •Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Chilton Academy is a academy 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 Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School better than Chilton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chilton Academy ranks higher (43.1 vs 12.2 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 Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School and Chilton Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Ferryhill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School: 246. Chilton Academy: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School and Chilton Academy rank in North East?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School is 751st of 811 and Chilton Academy is 469th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).