Edmondsley Primary Academy vs Sacriston Academy
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.
Edmondsley Primary Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
163 students
Sacriston Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Edmondsley Primary Academy Durham, North East | Sacriston Academy Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #675 of 811 | #223 of 811 |
| National rank | #13624 of 15,697 | #4351 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 163 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 50.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | edmondsleyprimary.org.uk/ | www.sacristonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacriston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 22.4).
- •Sacriston Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 38%).
- •Sacriston Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Sacriston Academy is the larger school with 190 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 Sacriston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacriston Academy ranks higher (67.6 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 Sacriston Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edmondsley Primary Academy: 163. Sacriston Academy: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edmondsley Primary Academy and Sacriston Academy rank in North East?
Edmondsley Primary Academy is 675th of 811 and Sacriston Academy is 223rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).