Dene House Primary School vs Open Air Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dene House Primary School
Peterlee · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
303 students
Open Air Education
Castle Eden Dene Nnr · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
21 students
| Measure | Dene House Primary School Peterlee, North East | Open Air Education Castle Eden Dene Nnr, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #539 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #10826 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–14 |
| Students | 303 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 21 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 30% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Peterlee | Castle Eden Dene Nnr |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.denehouse-pri.durham.sch.uk/ | www.openair.education |
The verdict
- •Dene House Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 21.
- •Dene House Primary School is a academy school while Open Air Education is a independent 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 Dene House Primary School better than Open Air Education?
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 Dene House Primary School and Open Air Education?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Castle Eden Dene Nnr in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dene House Primary School: 303. Open Air Education: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dene House Primary School and Open Air Education rank in North East?
Dene House Primary School is 539th of 811 and Open Air Education is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).