Galley Hill Primary School vs Middlestone Moor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galley Hill Primary School
Guisborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
Middlestone Moor Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
265 students
| Measure | Galley Hill Primary School Guisborough, North East | Middlestone Moor Academy Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #453 of 811 | #501 of 811 |
| National rank | #9177 of 15,697 | #10026 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 265 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 126.2% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Guisborough | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.galleyhillprimary.co.uk | middlestonemoorprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Galley Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.5 vs 40.6).
- •Middlestone Moor Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 54%).
- •Galley Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
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 Galley Hill Primary School better than Middlestone Moor Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Galley Hill Primary School ranks higher (44.5 vs 40.6 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 Galley Hill Primary School and Middlestone Moor Academy?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Guisborough and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Galley Hill Primary School: 265. Middlestone Moor Academy: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Galley Hill Primary School and Middlestone Moor Academy rank in North East?
Galley Hill Primary School is 453rd of 811 and Middlestone Moor Academy is 501st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).