Laurel Avenue Community Primary School vs St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
| Measure | Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Durham, North East | St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #676 of 811 | #227 of 811 |
| National rank | #13640 of 15,697 | #4425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 114 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 71.3% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.laurelavenue.durham.sch.uk/ | www.stoswaldsdurham.net |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.3 vs 22.3).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 60%).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 137 students compared with 114.
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 Laurel Avenue Community Primary School better than St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (67.3 vs 22.3 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 Laurel Avenue Community Primary School and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School: 114. St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laurel Avenue Community Primary School and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School rank in North East?
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School is 676th of 811 and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is 227th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).