Moorside Primary Academy vs The Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorside Primary Academy
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
123 students
The Grove Primary School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
| Measure | Moorside Primary Academy Consett, North East | The Grove Primary School Consett, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #679 of 811 | #775 of 811 |
| National rank | #13732 of 15,697 | #15310 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 123 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 123 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Consett | Consett |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | moorsideprimary.org.uk/ | www.thegroveprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Moorside Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.6 vs 9.4).
- •Moorside Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 38%).
- •Moorside Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •The Grove Primary School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 123.
- •Moorside Primary Academy is a academy school while The Grove 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 Moorside Primary Academy better than The Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moorside Primary Academy ranks higher (21.6 vs 9.4 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 Moorside Primary Academy and The Grove Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Consett and Consett in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorside Primary Academy: 123. The Grove Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside Primary Academy and The Grove Primary School rank in North East?
Moorside Primary Academy is 679th of 811 and The Grove Primary School is 775th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).