Durham Academy vs Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 581 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Academy
Durham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
405 students
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
| Measure | Durham Academy Durham, North East | Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 185 | #609 of 811 |
| National rank | #3808 of 4,090 | #12224 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 405 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 59% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 58.4% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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/ | ourladyandstjosephsushawmoor.bwcet.com/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.9 vs 14.9).
- •Durham Academy is the larger school with 405 students compared with 98.
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 Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor ranks higher (29.9 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 Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor?
About 581 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Academy: 405. Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Academy and Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor rank in North East?
Durham Academy is 168th of 185 and Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor is 609th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).