Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Wyvern 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.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Wyvern Academy
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
464 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Darlington, North East | Wyvern Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #112 of 811 | #162 of 185 |
| National rank | #2384 of 15,697 | #3650 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 234 | 464 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 464 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 47.4% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 51.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | holyfamily.bhcet.org.uk/ | wyvernacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.5 vs 18.5).
- •Wyvern Academy is the larger school with 464 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 Wyvern Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 18.5 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Wyvern Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 234. Wyvern Academy: 464. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Wyvern Academy rank in North East?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 112th of 811 and Wyvern Academy is 162nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).