Esh Winning Academy vs The Independent Grammar School:Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 511 m 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
The Independent Grammar School:Durham
Esh Winning · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
132 students
| Measure | Esh Winning Academy Durham, North East | The Independent Grammar School:Durham Esh Winning, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 811 | #183 of 185 |
| National rank | #11844 of 15,697 | #4054 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 287 | 132 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 132 |
| Free school meals | 42.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 82% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | eshwinning.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.igsdurham.com |
The verdict
- •Esh Winning Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 3.5).
- •Esh Winning Academy is the larger school with 287 students compared with 132.
- •Esh Winning Academy 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 Winning Academy better than The Independent Grammar School:Durham?
On the Success Index (England), Esh Winning Academy ranks higher (31.9 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 Winning Academy and The Independent Grammar School:Durham?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Durham and Esh Winning in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Esh Winning Academy: 287. The Independent Grammar School:Durham: 132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Esh Winning Academy and The Independent Grammar School:Durham rank in North East?
Esh Winning Academy is 587th of 811 and The Independent Grammar School:Durham is 183rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).