North Durham Academy vs Stanley Burnside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 906 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Durham Academy
Stanley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
935 students
Stanley Burnside Primary School
Stanley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
174 students
| Measure | North Durham Academy Stanley, North East | Stanley Burnside Primary School Stanley, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #153 of 185 | #660 of 811 |
| National rank | #3286 of 4,090 | #13246 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 935 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 935 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 50.6% | 67.3% |
| Capacity filled | 55% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stanley | Stanley |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.northdurhamacademy.co.uk/ | www.burnsideprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stanley Burnside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.7 vs 23.5).
- •North Durham Academy is the larger school with 935 students compared with 174.
- •North Durham Academy is a academy school while Stanley Burnside 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 North Durham Academy better than Stanley Burnside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanley Burnside Primary School ranks higher (24.7 vs 23.5 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 North Durham Academy and Stanley Burnside Primary School?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Stanley and Stanley in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Durham Academy: 935. Stanley Burnside Primary School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Durham Academy and Stanley Burnside Primary School rank in North East?
North Durham Academy is 153rd of 185 and Stanley Burnside Primary School is 660th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).