High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School vs Mowden Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
Mowden Junior School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
295 students
| Measure | High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School Darlington, North East | Mowden Junior School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #387 of 811 | #113 of 811 |
| National rank | #7795 of 15,697 | #2392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 96 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| 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.highconiscliffe.org.uk | www.mowden.nalp.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Mowden Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 50.8).
- •Mowden Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 62%).
- •Mowden Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Mowden Junior School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 96.
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 High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School better than Mowden Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Mowden Junior School ranks higher (78.4 vs 50.8 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 High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School and Mowden Junior School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School: 96. Mowden Junior School: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School and Mowden Junior School rank in North East?
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School is 387th of 811 and Mowden Junior School is 113th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).