Gurney Pease Academy vs St Aidan's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gurney Pease Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
191 students
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
587 students
| Measure | Gurney Pease Academy Darlington, North East | St Aidan's Church of England Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #373 of 811 | #135 of 185 |
| National rank | #7408 of 15,697 | #2963 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 191 | 587 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 587 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 45.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gurneypeaseacademy.org.uk/ | staidansacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gurney Pease Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 30.1).
- •St Aidan's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 587 students compared with 191.
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 Gurney Pease Academy better than St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gurney Pease Academy ranks higher (52.7 vs 30.1 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 Gurney Pease Academy and St Aidan's Church of England Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gurney Pease Academy: 191. St Aidan's Church of England Academy: 587. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gurney Pease Academy and St Aidan's Church of England Academy rank in North East?
Gurney Pease Academy is 373rd of 811 and St Aidan's Church of England Academy is 135th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).