Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool vs Staindrop Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 5.8 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
Staindrop Academy
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
504 students
| Measure | Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool Darlington, North East | Staindrop Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #95 of 185 |
| National rank | – | #2099 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 42 | 504 |
| Pupils on roll | 42 | 504 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 42% | 74.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gainfordcofeprimary.co.uk | staindropacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 47.4).
- •Staindrop Academy is the larger school with 504 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 Staindrop Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool ranks higher (64.3 vs 47.4 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 Staindrop Academy?
About 5.8 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. Staindrop Academy: 504. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool and Staindrop Academy rank in North East?
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool is unranked and Staindrop Academy is 95th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).