Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School vs Ferryhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Ferryhill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
Ferryhill School
Ferryhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
727 students
| Measure | Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Ferryhill, North East | Ferryhill School Ferryhill, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #684 of 811 | #147 of 185 |
| National rank | #13820 of 15,697 | #3213 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 181 | 727 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 727 |
| Free school meals | 68.3% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 69.1% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ferryhill | Ferryhill |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.deanbank.durham.sch.uk/ | www.ferryhill.school |
The verdict
- •Ferryhill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.5 vs 21.0).
- •Ferryhill School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 181.
- •Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Ferryhill School 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School better than Ferryhill School?
On the Success Index (England), Ferryhill School ranks higher (24.5 vs 21.0 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 Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School and Ferryhill School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Ferryhill in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School: 181. Ferryhill School: 727. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School and Ferryhill School rank in North East?
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is 684th of 811 and Ferryhill School is 147th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).