Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Mowden Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 916 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Mowden Junior School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
295 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Darlington, North East | Mowden Junior School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #112 of 811 | #113 of 811 |
| National rank | #2384 of 15,697 | #2392 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 234 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | holyfamily.bhcet.org.uk/ | www.mowden.nalp.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (78.5 vs 78.4).
- •Mowden Junior School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 234.
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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Mowden Junior 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Mowden Junior School?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 234. Mowden Junior School: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Mowden Junior School rank in North East?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 112th of 811 and Mowden Junior School is 113th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).