Esh Winning Academy vs Stanley (Crook) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esh Winning Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
287 students
Stanley (Crook) Primary School
Crook · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Esh Winning Academy Durham, North East | Stanley (Crook) Primary School Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 811 | #516 of 811 |
| National rank | #11844 of 15,697 | #10379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 287 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 42.3% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | eshwinning.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.stanleycrook.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stanley (Crook) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.9 vs 31.9).
- •Stanley (Crook) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •Esh Winning Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Esh Winning Academy is the larger school with 287 students compared with 128.
- •Esh Winning Academy is a academy school while Stanley (Crook) 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 Esh Winning Academy better than Stanley (Crook) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanley (Crook) Primary School ranks higher (38.9 vs 31.9 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 Esh Winning Academy and Stanley (Crook) Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Durham and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Esh Winning Academy: 287. Stanley (Crook) Primary School: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Esh Winning Academy and Stanley (Crook) Primary School rank in North East?
Esh Winning Academy is 587th of 811 and Stanley (Crook) Primary School is 516th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).