Cotsford Primary School vs Dene Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 690 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotsford Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
Dene Academy
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
638 students
| Measure | Cotsford Primary School Peterlee, North East | Dene Academy Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #661 of 811 | #145 of 185 |
| National rank | #13254 of 15,697 | #3179 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 181 | 638 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 638 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 62.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 78% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterlee | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cotsfordprimary.durham.sch.uk/ | www.deneacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.6 vs 25.2).
- •Dene Academy is the larger school with 638 students compared with 181.
- •Cotsford Primary School is a local authority school while Dene Academy is a academy 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 Cotsford Primary School better than Dene Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cotsford Primary School and Dene Academy?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotsford Primary School: 181. Dene Academy: 638. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotsford Primary School and Dene Academy rank in North East?
Cotsford Primary School is 661st of 811 and Dene Academy is 145th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).