Ingleton CofE Primary School vs Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ingleton CofE Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
48 students
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Darlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
| Measure | Ingleton CofE Primary School Darlington, North East | Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #53 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #1071 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 48 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 48 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 31% |
| 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.ingletoncofeprimary.co.uk | www.staindrop-pri.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ingleton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 87.8).
- •Ingleton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 84%).
- •Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 22%).
- •Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 48.
- •Ingleton CofE Primary School is a academy school while Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ingleton CofE Primary School better than Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ingleton CofE Primary School ranks higher (89.6 vs 87.8 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 Ingleton CofE Primary School and Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ingleton CofE Primary School: 48. Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ingleton CofE Primary School and Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School rank in North East?
Ingleton CofE Primary School is unranked and Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School is 53rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).