High Spen Primary School vs Stanley Burnside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 9.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Spen Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
172 students
Stanley Burnside Primary School
Stanley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
174 students
| Measure | High Spen Primary School Rowlands Gill, North East | Stanley Burnside Primary School Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #319 of 811 | #660 of 811 |
| National rank | #6351 of 15,697 | #13246 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 172 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 67.3% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Rowlands Gill | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | highspenprimary.org | www.burnsideprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Spen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 24.7).
- •High Spen Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 62%).
- •High Spen Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Stanley Burnside Primary School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 172.
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 Spen Primary School better than Stanley Burnside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Spen Primary School ranks higher (57.6 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 High Spen Primary School and Stanley Burnside Primary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Rowlands Gill and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Spen Primary School: 172. Stanley Burnside Primary School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Spen Primary School and Stanley Burnside Primary School rank in North East?
High Spen Primary School is 319th of 811 and Stanley Burnside Primary School is 660th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).