Durham Academy vs New Brancepeth Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Academy
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
405 students
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students
| Measure | Durham Academy Durham, North East | New Brancepeth Primary Academy Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 185 | #346 of 811 |
| National rank | #3808 of 4,090 | #6889 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 405 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 59% | 56% |
| Capacity filled | 58.4% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | durhamacademy.org.uk/ | newbrancepethprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •New Brancepeth Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 14.9).
- •Durham Academy is the larger school with 405 students compared with 109.
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 Durham Academy better than New Brancepeth Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), New Brancepeth Primary Academy ranks higher (55.1 vs 14.9 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 Durham Academy and New Brancepeth Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Academy: 405. New Brancepeth Primary Academy: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Academy and New Brancepeth Primary Academy rank in North East?
Durham Academy is 168th of 185 and New Brancepeth Primary Academy is 346th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).