Delves Lane Primary School vs Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delves Lane Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
274 students
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
277 students
| Measure | Delves Lane Primary School Consett, North East | Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #788 of 811 | #266 of 811 |
| National rank | #15454 of 15,697 | #5348 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 274 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Consett | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.delveslaneprimary.durham.sch.uk | www.nevillescross.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.4 vs 7.6).
- •Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 35%).
- •Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 277 students compared with 274.
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 Delves Lane Primary School better than Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (62.4 vs 7.6 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 Delves Lane Primary School and Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Consett and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Delves Lane Primary School: 274. Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Delves Lane Primary School and Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery rank in North East?
Delves Lane Primary School is 788th of 811 and Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery is 266th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).