Coxhoe Primary School vs West Cornforth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coxhoe Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
309 students
West Cornforth Primary School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
| Measure | Coxhoe Primary School Durham, North East | West Cornforth Primary School Ferryhill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #91 of 811 | #171 of 811 |
| National rank | #1769 of 15,697 | #3326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 309 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 134.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | Durham | Ferryhill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/ | www.westcornforth.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Coxhoe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 73.2).
- •Coxhoe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 83%).
- •Coxhoe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 17%).
- •Coxhoe Primary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 251.
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 Coxhoe Primary School better than West Cornforth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coxhoe Primary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 73.2 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 Coxhoe Primary School and West Cornforth Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Durham and Ferryhill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coxhoe Primary School: 309. West Cornforth Primary School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coxhoe Primary School and West Cornforth Primary School rank in North East?
Coxhoe Primary School is 91st of 811 and West Cornforth Primary School is 171st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).