Durham Sixth Form Centre vs St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
1,747 students
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Durham Sixth Form Centre Durham, North East | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #27 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #551 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,747 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,747 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 2.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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 | 39.8 | – |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk/ | www.st-margarets.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Durham Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,747 students compared with 397.
- •Durham Sixth Form Centre is a academy school while St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 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 Sixth Form Centre better than St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Durham Sixth Form Centre and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durham Sixth Form Centre: 1,747. St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durham Sixth Form Centre and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Durham Sixth Form Centre is unranked and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 27th of 811 among sixth form schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).