Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School vs Coxhoe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.5 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
Coxhoe Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
309 students
| Measure | Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School Ferryhill, North East | Coxhoe Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #751 of 811 | #91 of 811 |
| National rank | #15017 of 15,697 | #1769 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 246 | 309 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 309 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 18% |
| 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 | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.broomcottages-pri.durham.sch.uk/ | www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coxhoe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 12.2).
- •Coxhoe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 32%).
- •Coxhoe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 3%).
- •Coxhoe Primary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 246.
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 Coxhoe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coxhoe Primary School ranks higher (82.6 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 Coxhoe Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School: 246. Coxhoe Primary School: 309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School and Coxhoe Primary School rank in North East?
Broom Cottages Primary & Nursery School is 751st of 811 and Coxhoe Primary School is 91st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).