Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School vs Kirk Merrington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.7 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
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School Ferryhill, North East | Kirk Merrington Primary School Spennymoor, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #684 of 811 | #155 of 811 |
| National rank | #13820 of 15,697 | #3027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 181 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 68.3% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69.1% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 6% |
| 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 | Spennymoor |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.deanbank.durham.sch.uk/ | www.kirkmerrington.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirk Merrington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 21.0).
- •Kirk Merrington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 52%).
- •Kirk Merrington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 180.
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 Kirk Merrington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirk Merrington Primary School ranks higher (74.8 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 Kirk Merrington Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Spennymoor in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School: 181. Kirk Merrington Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School and Kirk Merrington Primary School rank in North East?
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School is 684th of 811 and Kirk Merrington Primary School is 155th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).