Middlestone Moor Academy vs Springmoor Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.8 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
Springmoor Grange School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
415 students
| Measure | Middlestone Moor Academy Durham, North East | Springmoor Grange School Spennymoor, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 811 | #393 of 811 |
| National rank | #10026 of 15,697 | #7870 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 265 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 65.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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/ | springmoor.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springmoor Grange School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.5 vs 40.6).
- •Middlestone Moor Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 58%).
- •Springmoor Grange School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Springmoor Grange School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 265.
- •Middlestone Moor Academy is a academy school while Springmoor Grange 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 Springmoor Grange School?
On the Success Index (England), Springmoor Grange School ranks higher (50.5 vs 40.6 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 Springmoor Grange School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Durham and Spennymoor in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middlestone Moor Academy: 265. Springmoor Grange School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middlestone Moor Academy and Springmoor Grange School rank in North East?
Middlestone Moor Academy is 501st of 811 and Springmoor Grange School is 393rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).