Evenwood Church of England Primary School vs Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 8.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evenwood Church of England Primary School
Bishop Auckland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
97 students
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
42 students
| Measure | Evenwood Church of England Primary School Bishop Auckland, North East | Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #138 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #2804 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 97 | 42 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 42 |
| Free school meals | 60.2% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 42% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 17% |
| 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 | Bishop Auckland | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.evenwood.durham.sch.uk/ | www.gainfordcofeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Evenwood Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 64.3).
- •Evenwood Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 67%).
- •Evenwood Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 17%).
- •Evenwood Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 97 students compared with 42.
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 Evenwood Church of England Primary School better than Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool?
On the Success Index (England), Evenwood Church of England Primary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 64.3 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 Evenwood Church of England Primary School and Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Bishop Auckland and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Evenwood Church of England Primary School: 97. Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool: 42. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Evenwood Church of England Primary School and Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool rank in North East?
Evenwood Church of England Primary School is 138th of 811 and Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).