Ellington Primary School vs Seaburn Dene Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 34 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
Seaburn Dene Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
| Measure | Ellington Primary School Morpeth, North East | Seaburn Dene Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #95 of 811 | #129 of 811 |
| National rank | #1824 of 15,697 | #2677 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 218 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 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 | Morpeth | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ellingtonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.seaburndeneprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 76.9).
- •Seaburn Dene Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 78%).
- •Ellington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 8%).
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 Seaburn Dene Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellington Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 76.9 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 Seaburn Dene Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellington Primary School: 218. Seaburn Dene Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellington Primary School and Seaburn Dene Primary School rank in North East?
Ellington Primary School is 95th of 811 and Seaburn Dene Primary School is 129th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).