New Brancepeth Primary Academy vs Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students
Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
| Measure | New Brancepeth Primary Academy Durham, North East | Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #346 of 811 | #609 of 811 |
| National rank | #6889 of 15,697 | #12224 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | newbrancepethprimary.org.uk/ | ourladyandstjosephsushawmoor.bwcet.com/ |
The verdict
- •New Brancepeth Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 29.9).
- •New Brancepeth Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 60%).
- •New Brancepeth Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •New Brancepeth Primary Academy is the larger school with 109 students compared with 98.
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 New Brancepeth Primary Academy better than Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor?
On the Success Index (England), New Brancepeth Primary Academy ranks higher (55.1 vs 29.9 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 New Brancepeth Primary Academy and Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Brancepeth Primary Academy: 109. Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Brancepeth Primary Academy and Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor rank in North East?
New Brancepeth Primary Academy is 346th of 811 and Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor is 609th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).