Ormesby Primary School vs Sacriston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormesby Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
Sacriston Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Ormesby Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Sacriston Academy Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #712 of 811 | #223 of 811 |
| National rank | #14333 of 15,697 | #4351 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 190 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 45.8% | 50.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Middlesbrough | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | ormesby.ironstoneacademy.org.uk/ | www.sacristonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacriston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 17.7).
- •Sacriston Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 49%).
- •Sacriston Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Ormesby Primary School better than Sacriston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacriston Academy ranks higher (67.6 vs 17.7 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 Ormesby Primary School and Sacriston Academy?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormesby Primary School: 190. Sacriston Academy: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormesby Primary School and Sacriston Academy rank in North East?
Ormesby Primary School is 712th of 811 and Sacriston Academy is 223rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).