Chilton Academy vs Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilton Academy
Ferryhill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
292 students
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Ferryhill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Chilton Academy Ferryhill, North East | Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Ferryhill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #469 of 811 | #178 of 811 |
| National rank | #9472 of 15,697 | #3508 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 292 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 118.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Ferryhill | Ferryhill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.chilton.durham.sch.uk/ | www.clevescrossprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 43.1).
- •Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 63%).
- •Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Chilton Academy is the larger school with 292 students compared with 248.
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 Chilton Academy better than Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy ranks higher (72.1 vs 43.1 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 Chilton Academy and Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Ferryhill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilton Academy: 292. Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilton Academy and Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy rank in North East?
Chilton Academy is 469th of 811 and Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy is 178th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).