Chilton Academy vs Kirk Merrington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.9 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
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Chilton Academy Ferryhill, North East | Kirk Merrington Primary School Spennymoor, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #469 of 811 | #155 of 811 |
| National rank | #9472 of 15,697 | #3027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 292 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 292 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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 | Spennymoor |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.chilton.durham.sch.uk/ | www.kirkmerrington.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirk Merrington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 43.1).
- •Kirk Merrington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 63%).
- •Chilton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Chilton Academy is the larger school with 292 students compared with 180.
- •Chilton Academy is a academy school while Kirk Merrington Primary 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 Kirk Merrington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirk Merrington Primary School ranks higher (74.8 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 Kirk Merrington Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Spennymoor in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilton Academy: 292. Kirk Merrington Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilton Academy and Kirk Merrington Primary School rank in North East?
Chilton Academy is 469th of 811 and Kirk Merrington Primary School is 155th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).