Durham Gilesgate Primary School vs Finchale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
164 students
Finchale Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Durham Gilesgate Primary School Durham, North East | Finchale Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #691 of 811 | #49 of 811 |
| National rank | #13944 of 15,697 | #999 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 164 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 57.9% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 19% |
| 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 | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamgilesgate-pri.itss-durham.org.uk/ | www.finchale.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Finchale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 20.2).
- •Finchale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 50%).
- •Finchale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 4%).
- •Finchale Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 164.
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 Gilesgate Primary School better than Finchale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Finchale Primary School ranks higher (88.3 vs 20.2 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 Durham Gilesgate Primary School and Finchale Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Gilesgate Primary School: 164. Finchale Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Gilesgate Primary School and Finchale Primary School rank in North East?
Durham Gilesgate Primary School is 691st of 811 and Finchale Primary School is 49th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).