Coatham Church of England Primary School vs Dormanstown Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coatham Church of England Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
Dormanstown Primary Academy
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
274 students
| Measure | Coatham Church of England Primary School Redcar, North East | Dormanstown Primary Academy Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 811 | #649 of 811 |
| National rank | #6131 of 15,697 | #13039 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 201 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 66.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 90.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 9% |
| 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 | Redcar | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.coathamprimary.co.uk/ | dormanstown.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Coatham Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 25.7).
- •Coatham Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 48%).
- •Dormanstown Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Dormanstown Primary Academy is the larger school with 274 students compared with 201.
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 Coatham Church of England Primary School better than Dormanstown Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Coatham Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 25.7 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 Coatham Church of England Primary School and Dormanstown Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Redcar and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coatham Church of England Primary School: 201. Dormanstown Primary Academy: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coatham Church of England Primary School and Dormanstown Primary Academy rank in North East?
Coatham Church of England Primary School is 307th of 811 and Dormanstown Primary Academy is 649th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).