Greenland Community Primary School vs Norton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenland Community Primary School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
318 students
Norton Primary Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
320 students
| Measure | Greenland Community Primary School Stanley, North East | Norton Primary Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #280 of 811 | #285 of 811 |
| National rank | #5626 of 15,697 | #5671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 318 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 318 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 76.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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 | Stanley | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.greenlandprimary.co.uk/ | npa.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.1 vs 60.9).
- •Norton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 75%).
- •Greenland Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Norton Primary Academy is the larger school with 320 students compared with 318.
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 Greenland Community Primary School better than Norton Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Greenland Community Primary School and Norton Primary Academy?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenland Community Primary School: 318. Norton Primary Academy: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenland Community Primary School and Norton Primary Academy rank in North East?
Greenland Community Primary School is 280th of 811 and Norton Primary Academy is 285th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).