Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy vs West Cornforth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Ferryhill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
West Cornforth Primary School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
| Measure | Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Ferryhill, North East | West Cornforth Primary School Ferryhill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #178 of 811 | #171 of 811 |
| National rank | #3508 of 15,697 | #3326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 248 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 118.1% | 134.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Ferryhill | Ferryhill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.clevescrossprimary.org.uk | www.westcornforth.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •West Cornforth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 72.1).
- •Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 83%).
- •West Cornforth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
- •West Cornforth Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 248.
- •Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy is a academy school while West Cornforth 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 Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy better than West Cornforth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Cornforth Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 72.1 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 Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy and West Cornforth Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Ferryhill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy: 248. West Cornforth Primary School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy and West Cornforth Primary School rank in North East?
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy is 178th of 811 and West Cornforth Primary School is 171st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).