Northwood Primary School vs Prior's Mill CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
429 students
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
430 students
| Measure | Northwood Primary School Darlington, North East | Prior's Mill CofE Primary School Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #656 of 811 | #287 of 811 |
| National rank | #13218 of 15,697 | #5721 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 429 | 430 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 430 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 79.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 12% |
| 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 | Darlington | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.northwoodprimary.org.uk | priorsmill.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Prior's Mill CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 24.8).
- •Prior's Mill CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 56%).
- •Prior's Mill CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Prior's Mill CofE Primary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 429.
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 Northwood Primary School better than Prior's Mill CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Prior's Mill CofE Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 24.8 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 Northwood Primary School and Prior's Mill CofE Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwood Primary School: 429. Prior's Mill CofE Primary School: 430. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwood Primary School and Prior's Mill CofE Primary School rank in North East?
Northwood Primary School is 656th of 811 and Prior's Mill CofE Primary School is 287th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).