Dormanstown Primary Academy vs Ponteland Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 64 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dormanstown Primary Academy
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
274 students
Ponteland Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
274 students
| Measure | Dormanstown Primary Academy Redcar, North East | Ponteland Community Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #649 of 811 | #222 of 811 |
| National rank | #13039 of 15,697 | #4348 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 274 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 66.1% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 130.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 14% |
| 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 | Redcar | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | dormanstown.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk | www.ponteland.academy |
The verdict
- •Ponteland Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 25.7).
- •Ponteland Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 48%).
- •Ponteland Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
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 Dormanstown Primary Academy better than Ponteland Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ponteland Community Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 25.7 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 Dormanstown Primary Academy and Ponteland Community Primary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Redcar and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dormanstown Primary Academy: 274. Ponteland Community Primary School: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dormanstown Primary Academy and Ponteland Community Primary School rank in North East?
Dormanstown Primary Academy is 649th of 811 and Ponteland Community Primary School is 222nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).