Ellington Primary School vs NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellington Primary School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
Newbiggin-By-the-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
372 students
| Measure | Ellington Primary School Morpeth, North East | NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 811 | #764 of 811 |
| National rank | #1824 of 15,697 | #15193 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 218 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 372 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 62.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 24% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 2% |
| 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 | Morpeth | Newbiggin-By-the-Sea |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ellingtonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | gracedarling.ncea.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 10.6).
- •Ellington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 24%).
- •Ellington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 2%).
- •NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 218.
- •Ellington Primary School is a local authority school while NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is a academy 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 Ellington Primary School better than NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellington Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 10.6 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 Ellington Primary School and NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Newbiggin-By-the-Sea in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellington Primary School: 218. NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellington Primary School and NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School rank in North East?
Ellington Primary School is 95th of 811 and NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School is 764th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).