Kirk Merrington Primary School vs Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
180 students
| Measure | Kirk Merrington Primary School Spennymoor, North East | Leadgate Primary School - Split Site Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 811 | #718 of 811 |
| National rank | #3027 of 15,697 | #14413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 180 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 51.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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 | Spennymoor | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.kirkmerrington.durham.sch.uk/ | www.leadgate.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirk Merrington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 17.1).
- •Kirk Merrington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 47%).
- •Kirk Merrington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
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 Kirk Merrington Primary School better than Leadgate Primary School - Split Site?
On the Success Index (England), Kirk Merrington Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 17.1 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 Kirk Merrington Primary School and Leadgate Primary School - Split Site?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Spennymoor and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirk Merrington Primary School: 180. Leadgate Primary School - Split Site: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirk Merrington Primary School and Leadgate Primary School - Split Site rank in North East?
Kirk Merrington Primary School is 155th of 811 and Leadgate Primary School - Split Site is 718th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).