Burnhope Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnhope Primary School
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
69 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
| Measure | Burnhope Primary School Durham, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #745 of 811 | #724 of 811 |
| National rank | #14826 of 15,697 | #14500 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 69 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 22% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Durham | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.burnhopeprimary.co.uk/ | stmaryssouthmoor.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.6 vs 13.8).
- •Burnhope Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 22%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor is the larger school with 75 students compared with 69.
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 Burnhope Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor ranks higher (16.6 vs 13.8 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 Burnhope Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnhope Primary School: 69. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnhope Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor rank in North East?
Burnhope Primary School is 745th of 811 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor is 724th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).