Edmondsley Primary Academy vs Monkton Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edmondsley Primary Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
163 students
Monkton Infants' School
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
164 students
| Measure | Edmondsley Primary Academy Durham, North East | Monkton Infants' School South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #675 of 811 | #792 of 811 |
| National rank | #13624 of 15,697 | #15481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 163 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 52.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | edmondsleyprimary.org.uk/ | www.monktoninfants.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Edmondsley Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.4 vs 7.2).
- •Monkton Infants' School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 163.
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 Edmondsley Primary Academy better than Monkton Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), Edmondsley Primary Academy ranks higher (22.4 vs 7.2 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 Edmondsley Primary Academy and Monkton Infants' School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Durham and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edmondsley Primary Academy: 163. Monkton Infants' School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edmondsley Primary Academy and Monkton Infants' School rank in North East?
Edmondsley Primary Academy is 675th of 811 and Monkton Infants' School is 792nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).