Middlestone Moor Academy vs North Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middlestone Moor Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
265 students
North Park Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
243 students
| Measure | Middlestone Moor Academy Durham, North East | North Park Primary School Spennymoor, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 811 | #670 of 811 |
| National rank | #10026 of 15,697 | #13519 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 265 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 65.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Durham | Spennymoor |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | middlestonemoorprimary.org.uk/ | www.northpark.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Middlestone Moor Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 23.1).
- •Middlestone Moor Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 56%).
- •North Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Middlestone Moor Academy is the larger school with 265 students compared with 243.
- •Middlestone Moor Academy is a academy school while North Park 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 Middlestone Moor Academy better than North Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Middlestone Moor Academy ranks higher (40.6 vs 23.1 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 Middlestone Moor Academy and North Park Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Durham and Spennymoor in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middlestone Moor Academy: 265. North Park Primary School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middlestone Moor Academy and North Park Primary School rank in North East?
Middlestone Moor Academy is 501st of 811 and North Park Primary School is 670th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).