Burnside Academy Inspires vs East Stanley School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 13 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
East Stanley School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
174 students
| Measure | Burnside Academy Inspires Houghton le Spring, North East | East Stanley School Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #678 of 811 | #619 of 811 |
| National rank | #13707 of 15,697 | #12461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 174 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.7% | 68.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Houghton le Spring | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.burnsideacademy.co.uk | www.eaststanleyschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •East Stanley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.8 vs 21.7).
- •Burnside Academy Inspires does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 54%).
- •East Stanley School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
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 East Stanley School?
On the Success Index (England), East Stanley School ranks higher (28.8 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 East Stanley School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnside Academy Inspires: 174. East Stanley School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnside Academy Inspires and East Stanley School rank in North East?
Burnside Academy Inspires is 678th of 811 and East Stanley School is 619th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).