Byers Green Primary School vs Parkside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byers Green Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Parkside Academy
Crook · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
833 students
| Measure | Byers Green Primary School Spennymoor, North East | Parkside Academy Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #610 of 811 | #77 of 185 |
| National rank | #12238 of 15,697 | #1807 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 75 | 833 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 833 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Spennymoor | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.byersgreen.durham.sch.uk/ | parksideacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parkside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 29.8).
- •Parkside Academy is the larger school with 833 students compared with 75.
- •Byers Green Primary School is a local authority school while Parkside Academy is a academy 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 Byers Green Primary School better than Parkside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Academy ranks higher (53.4 vs 29.8 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 Byers Green Primary School and Parkside Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Spennymoor and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Byers Green Primary School: 75. Parkside Academy: 833. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Byers Green Primary School and Parkside Academy rank in North East?
Byers Green Primary School is 610th of 811 and Parkside Academy is 77th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).