Ferryhill School vs Kirk Merrington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferryhill School
Ferryhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
727 students
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Ferryhill School Ferryhill, North East | Kirk Merrington Primary School Spennymoor, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #147 of 185 | #155 of 811 |
| National rank | #3213 of 4,090 | #3027 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 727 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 727 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ferryhill | Spennymoor |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ferryhill.school | www.kirkmerrington.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirk Merrington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 24.5).
- •Ferryhill School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 180.
- •Ferryhill School is a academy school while Kirk Merrington 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 Ferryhill School better than Kirk Merrington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirk Merrington Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 24.5 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 Ferryhill School and Kirk Merrington Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Spennymoor in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferryhill School: 727. Kirk Merrington Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferryhill School and Kirk Merrington Primary School rank in North East?
Ferryhill School is 147th of 185 and Kirk Merrington Primary School is 155th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).