Dubmire Primary vs Ponteland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dubmire Primary
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Ponteland Primary School
Ponteland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
| Measure | Dubmire Primary Houghton le Spring, North East | Ponteland Primary School Ponteland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #409 of 811 | #192 of 811 |
| National rank | #8176 of 15,697 | #3845 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 479 | 479 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 479 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 114% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Houghton le Spring | Ponteland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dubmire.co.uk | www.pontelandprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ponteland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 49.2).
- •Ponteland Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
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 Dubmire Primary better than Ponteland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ponteland Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 49.2 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 Dubmire Primary and Ponteland Primary School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Ponteland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dubmire Primary: 479. Ponteland Primary School: 479. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dubmire Primary and Ponteland Primary School rank in North East?
Dubmire Primary is 409th of 811 and Ponteland Primary School is 192nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).