Durham Newton Hall Infants' School vs Prior Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 110 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
110 students
Prior Park Primary School
Berwick-upon-Tweed · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
110 students
| Measure | Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Durham, North East | Prior Park Primary School Berwick-upon-Tweed, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 811 | #727 of 811 |
| National rank | #2429 of 15,697 | #14508 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 110 | 110 |
| Pupils on roll | 110 | 110 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 61.1% | 52.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamnewtonhall.durham.sch.uk/ | www.tweedmouthpriorpark.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Durham Newton Hall Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 16.5).
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 Newton Hall Infants' School better than Prior Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Durham Newton Hall Infants' School ranks higher (78.2 vs 16.5 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 Newton Hall Infants' School and Prior Park Primary School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Durham and Berwick-upon-Tweed in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School: 110. Prior Park Primary School: 110. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Newton Hall Infants' School and Prior Park Primary School rank in North East?
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School is 117th of 811 and Prior Park Primary School is 727th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).