Edmondsley Primary Academy vs Witton Gilbert Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.5 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
Witton Gilbert Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Edmondsley Primary Academy Durham, North East | Witton Gilbert Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #675 of 811 | #512 of 811 |
| National rank | #13624 of 15,697 | #10274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 163 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 53% |
| 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 | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | edmondsleyprimary.org.uk/ | www.wittongilbert.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Witton Gilbert Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.5 vs 22.4).
- •Witton Gilbert Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 38%).
- •Witton Gilbert Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Witton Gilbert Primary School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 163.
- •Edmondsley Primary Academy is a academy school while Witton Gilbert 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 Witton Gilbert Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Witton Gilbert Primary School ranks higher (39.5 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 Witton Gilbert Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edmondsley Primary Academy: 163. Witton Gilbert Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edmondsley Primary Academy and Witton Gilbert Primary School rank in North East?
Edmondsley Primary Academy is 675th of 811 and Witton Gilbert Primary School is 512th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).