Hurworth Primary School vs Town End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 49 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
Town End Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
| Measure | Hurworth Primary School Darlington, North East | Town End Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 811 | #657 of 811 |
| National rank | #1468 of 15,697 | #13228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 218 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 4% |
| 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 | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hurworthprimary.com | townend.wiseacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hurworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 24.8).
- •Hurworth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 54%).
- •Hurworth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
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 Town End Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hurworth Primary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 24.8 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 Hurworth Primary School and Town End Academy?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurworth Primary School: 218. Town End Academy: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurworth Primary School and Town End Academy rank in North East?
Hurworth Primary School is 73rd of 811 and Town End Academy is 657th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).