Burnhope Primary School vs Wark Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 44 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
Wark Church of England Primary School
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | Burnhope Primary School Durham, North East | Wark Church of England Primary School Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #745 of 811 | #480 of 811 |
| National rank | #14826 of 15,697 | #9706 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 69 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 69 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Hexham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.burnhopeprimary.co.uk/ | www.warkprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wark Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 13.8).
- •Wark Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 50%).
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 Wark Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wark Church of England Primary School ranks higher (42.1 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 Wark Church of England Primary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Durham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnhope Primary School: 69. Wark Church of England Primary School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnhope Primary School and Wark Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Burnhope Primary School is 745th of 811 and Wark Church of England Primary School is 480th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).