Durham Academy vs Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 593 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
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
| Measure | Durham Academy Durham, North East | Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 185 | #623 of 811 |
| National rank | #3808 of 4,090 | #12541 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 405 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 405 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 59% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 58.4% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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/ | www.silvertreeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 14.9).
- •Durham Academy is the larger school with 405 students compared with 201.
- •Durham Academy is a academy school while Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Durham Academy better than Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (28.4 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 Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery?
About 593 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Academy: 405. Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Academy and Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery rank in North East?
Durham Academy is 168th of 185 and Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is 623rd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).