Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool vs High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
42 students
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
| Measure | Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool Darlington, North East | High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #387 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #7795 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 42 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 42 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 42% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gainfordcofeprimary.co.uk | www.highconiscliffe.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 50.8).
- •Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 8%).
- •High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School is the larger school with 96 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 Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool better than High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool ranks higher (64.3 vs 50.8 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 Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool and High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool: 42. High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool and High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School rank in North East?
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool is unranked and High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School is 387th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).