Ferryhill School vs Whitworth Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 2.7 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
Whitworth Park Academy
Spennymoor · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
996 students
| Measure | Ferryhill School Ferryhill, North East | Whitworth Park Academy Spennymoor, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #147 of 185 | #53 of 185 |
| National rank | #3213 of 4,090 | #1372 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 727 | 996 |
| Pupils on roll | 727 | 996 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.8% | 55.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52% | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ferryhill | Spennymoor |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ferryhill.school | www.whitworthpark.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitworth Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 24.5).
- •Whitworth Park Academy is the larger school with 996 students compared with 727.
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 Whitworth Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whitworth Park Academy ranks higher (62.3 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 Whitworth Park Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Spennymoor in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferryhill School: 727. Whitworth Park Academy: 996. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferryhill School and Whitworth Park Academy rank in North East?
Ferryhill School is 147th of 185 and Whitworth Park Academy is 53rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).