Framwellgate Moor Primary School vs Sacriston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
375 students
Sacriston Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Framwellgate Moor Primary School Durham, North East | Sacriston Academy Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 811 | #223 of 811 |
| National rank | #1056 of 15,697 | #4351 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 375 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 375 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 50.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | 8% |
| 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 | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.framprimary.durham.sch.uk/ | www.sacristonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Framwellgate Moor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 67.6).
- •Sacriston Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 87%).
- •Framwellgate Moor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 8%).
- •Framwellgate Moor Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 190.
- •Framwellgate Moor Primary School is a local authority school while Sacriston Academy is a academy 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 Framwellgate Moor Primary School better than Sacriston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Framwellgate Moor Primary School ranks higher (87.9 vs 67.6 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 Framwellgate Moor Primary School and Sacriston Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Framwellgate Moor Primary School: 375. Sacriston Academy: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Framwellgate Moor Primary School and Sacriston Academy rank in North East?
Framwellgate Moor Primary School is 52nd of 811 and Sacriston Academy is 223rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).