Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School vs The Independent Grammar School:Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.4 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
The Independent Grammar School:Durham
Esh Winning · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
132 students
| Measure | Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School Durham, North East | The Independent Grammar School:Durham Esh Winning, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 811 | #183 of 185 |
| National rank | #8541 of 15,697 | #4054 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 98 | 132 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 132 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 10.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 18.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Durham | Esh Winning |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | eshprimary.org.uk/ | www.igsdurham.com |
The verdict
- •Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.5 vs 3.5).
- •The Independent Grammar School:Durham is the larger school with 132 students compared with 98.
- •Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School is a academy school while The Independent Grammar School:Durham is a independent 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 The Independent Grammar School:Durham?
On the Success Index (England), Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 3.5 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 The Independent Grammar School:Durham?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Esh Winning in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School: 98. The Independent Grammar School:Durham: 132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School and The Independent Grammar School:Durham rank in North East?
Esh CofE (Aided) Primary School is 430th of 811 and The Independent Grammar School:Durham is 183rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).