Edmondsley Primary Academy vs Nettlesworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.5 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
Nettlesworth Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
| Measure | Edmondsley Primary Academy Durham, North East | Nettlesworth Primary School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #675 of 811 | #202 of 811 |
| National rank | #13624 of 15,697 | #4032 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 163 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 10% |
| 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 | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | edmondsleyprimary.org.uk/ | www.nettlesworth.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nettlesworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 22.4).
- •Nettlesworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 38%).
- •Nettlesworth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Edmondsley Primary Academy is the larger school with 163 students compared with 105.
- •Edmondsley Primary Academy is a academy school while Nettlesworth 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 Edmondsley Primary Academy better than Nettlesworth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nettlesworth Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 22.4 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 Nettlesworth Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Durham and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edmondsley Primary Academy: 163. Nettlesworth Primary School: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edmondsley Primary Academy and Nettlesworth Primary School rank in North East?
Edmondsley Primary Academy is 675th of 811 and Nettlesworth Primary School is 202nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).