Browney Primary Academy vs St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.4 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
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Browney Primary Academy Browney, North East | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #175 of 811 | #27 of 811 |
| National rank | #3440 of 15,697 | #551 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 181 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 2.3% |
| Capacity filled | 143.7% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 16% |
| 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.st-margarets.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.5 vs 72.4).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 71%).
- •Browney Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 16%).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 181.
- •Browney Primary Academy is a academy school while St Margaret's 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 Browney Primary Academy better than St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (92.5 vs 72.4 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 St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Browney and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Browney Primary Academy: 181. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Browney Primary Academy and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Browney Primary Academy is 175th of 811 and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 27th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).