Browney Primary Academy vs Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browney Primary Academy
Browney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
277 students
| Measure | Browney Primary Academy Browney, North East | Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 811 | #266 of 811 |
| National rank | #3440 of 15,697 | #5348 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 181 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 143.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | Browney | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.browneyacademy.co.uk/ | www.nevillescross.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Browney Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 62.4).
- •Browney Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 67%).
- •Browney Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 277 students compared with 181.
- •Browney Primary Academy is a academy school while Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery 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 Browney Primary Academy better than Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Browney Primary Academy ranks higher (72.4 vs 62.4 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 Browney Primary Academy and Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Browney and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Browney Primary Academy: 181. Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Browney Primary Academy and Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery rank in North East?
Browney Primary Academy is 175th of 811 and Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery is 266th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).