Burnside Academy Inspires vs Dubmire Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside Academy Inspires
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
174 students
Dubmire Primary
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | Burnside Academy Inspires Houghton le Spring, North East | Dubmire Primary Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #678 of 811 | #409 of 811 |
| National rank | #13707 of 15,697 | #8176 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 174 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 73.7% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Houghton le Spring | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.burnsideacademy.co.uk | www.dubmire.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dubmire Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 21.7).
- •Dubmire Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 57%).
- •Dubmire Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Dubmire Primary is the larger school with 479 students compared with 174.
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 Burnside Academy Inspires better than Dubmire Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Dubmire Primary ranks higher (49.2 vs 21.7 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 Burnside Academy Inspires and Dubmire Primary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnside Academy Inspires: 174. Dubmire Primary: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnside Academy Inspires and Dubmire Primary rank in North East?
Burnside Academy Inspires is 678th of 811 and Dubmire Primary is 409th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).