Hurworth Primary School vs Skerne Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurworth Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
218 students
Skerne Park Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
| Measure | Hurworth Primary School Darlington, North East | Skerne Park Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 811 | #739 of 811 |
| National rank | #1468 of 15,697 | #14736 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 218 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 59% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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.hurworthprimary.com | www.skernepark.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hurworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 14.7).
- •Hurworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 35%).
- •Hurworth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Skerne Park Academy is the larger school with 248 students compared with 218.
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 Hurworth Primary School better than Skerne Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hurworth Primary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 14.7 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 Hurworth Primary School and Skerne Park Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurworth Primary School: 218. Skerne Park Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurworth Primary School and Skerne Park Academy rank in North East?
Hurworth Primary School is 73rd of 811 and Skerne Park Academy is 739th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).