Greenland Community Primary School vs Stanley Burnside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.8 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
Stanley Burnside Primary School
Stanley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
174 students
| Measure | Greenland Community Primary School Stanley, North East | Stanley Burnside Primary School Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #280 of 811 | #660 of 811 |
| National rank | #5626 of 15,697 | #13246 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 318 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 318 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 67.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.1% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Stanley | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.greenlandprimary.co.uk/ | www.burnsideprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Greenland Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 24.7).
- •Greenland Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 62%).
- •Greenland Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Greenland Community Primary School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 174.
- •Greenland Community Primary School is a academy school while Stanley Burnside Primary School is a local authority 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 Greenland Community Primary School better than Stanley Burnside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Greenland Community Primary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 24.7 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 Greenland Community Primary School and Stanley Burnside Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stanley and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenland Community Primary School: 318. Stanley Burnside Primary School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenland Community Primary School and Stanley Burnside Primary School rank in North East?
Greenland Community Primary School is 280th of 811 and Stanley Burnside Primary School is 660th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).