Gurney Pease Academy vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.3 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 Bede's Catholic Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
322 students
| Measure | Gurney Pease Academy Darlington, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #373 of 811 | #376 of 811 |
| National rank | #7408 of 15,697 | #7534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 191 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gurneypeaseacademy.org.uk/ | www.stbedesdarlington.bhcet.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (52.7 vs 52.1).
- •Gurney Pease Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 64%).
- •Gurney Pease Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 322 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 Bede's Catholic Primary School?
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 Gurney Pease Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gurney Pease Academy: 191. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gurney Pease Academy and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Gurney Pease Academy is 373rd of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 376th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).