Byers Green Primary School vs Swarland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 70 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
Swarland Primary School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
| Measure | Byers Green Primary School Spennymoor, North East | Swarland Primary School Morpeth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #610 of 811 | #33 of 811 |
| National rank | #12238 of 15,697 | #635 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 75 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 3.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Spennymoor | Morpeth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.byersgreen.durham.sch.uk/ | www.swarland.northumberland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Swarland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.6 vs 29.8).
- •Swarland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 63%).
- •Swarland Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Swarland Primary School is the larger school with 76 students compared with 75.
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 Swarland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swarland Primary School ranks higher (91.6 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 Swarland Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Spennymoor and Morpeth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Byers Green Primary School: 75. Swarland Primary School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Byers Green Primary School and Swarland Primary School rank in North East?
Byers Green Primary School is 610th of 811 and Swarland Primary School is 33rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).