Chilton Academy vs Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.2 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
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
| Measure | Chilton Academy Ferryhill, North East | Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Ferryhill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #469 of 811 | #684 of 811 |
| National rank | #9472 of 15,697 | #13820 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 292 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 68.3% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 69.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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.deanbank.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chilton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.1 vs 21.0).
- •Chilton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 52%).
- •Chilton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Chilton Academy is the larger school with 292 students compared with 181.
- •Chilton Academy is a academy school while Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Chilton Academy better than Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Chilton Academy ranks higher (43.1 vs 21.0 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Ferryhill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilton Academy: 292. Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilton Academy and Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School rank in North East?
Chilton Academy is 469th of 811 and Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is 684th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).