Nettlesworth Primary School vs Sacriston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nettlesworth Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
Sacriston Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Nettlesworth Primary School Chester le Street, North East | Sacriston Academy Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #202 of 811 | #223 of 811 |
| National rank | #4032 of 15,697 | #4351 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 105 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 50.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Chester le Street | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.nettlesworth.durham.sch.uk/ | www.sacristonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nettlesworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 67.6).
- •Sacriston Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 80%).
- •Nettlesworth Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Sacriston Academy is the larger school with 190 students compared with 105.
- •Nettlesworth Primary School is a local authority school while Sacriston Academy is a academy 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 Nettlesworth Primary School better than Sacriston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Nettlesworth Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 67.6 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 Nettlesworth Primary School and Sacriston Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nettlesworth Primary School: 105. Sacriston Academy: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nettlesworth Primary School and Sacriston Academy rank in North East?
Nettlesworth Primary School is 202nd of 811 and Sacriston Academy is 223rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).