Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School vs Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
98 students
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
| Measure | Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School Durham, North East | Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 811 | #623 of 811 |
| National rank | #8541 of 15,697 | #12541 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 98 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | eshprimary.org.uk/ | www.silvertreeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.5 vs 28.4).
- •Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 52%).
- •Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 201 students compared with 98.
- •Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School is a academy school while Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery 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 Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School better than Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 28.4 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 Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School and Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School: 98. Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School and Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery rank in North East?
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School is 430th of 811 and Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is 623rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).