Outwood Alternative Provision Eston vs The Independent Grammar School:Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston
Middlesbrough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
104 students
The Independent Grammar School:Durham
Esh Winning · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
132 students
| Measure | Outwood Alternative Provision Eston Middlesbrough, North East | The Independent Grammar School:Durham Esh Winning, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 185 | #183 of 185 |
| National rank | #4081 of 4,090 | #4054 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 104 | 132 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 132 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 1.4 | 10.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 18.8% |
| EBacc average points | 0.06 | 1.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Esh Winning |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.eston.outwood.com | www.igsdurham.com |
The verdict
- •The Independent Grammar School:Durham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (3.5 vs 2.1).
- •The Independent Grammar School:Durham is the larger school with 132 students compared with 104.
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 Outwood Alternative Provision Eston better than The Independent Grammar School:Durham?
On the Success Index (England), The Independent Grammar School:Durham ranks higher (3.5 vs 2.1 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 Outwood Alternative Provision Eston and The Independent Grammar School:Durham?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Esh Winning in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston: 104. The Independent Grammar School:Durham: 132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Alternative Provision Eston and The Independent Grammar School:Durham rank in North East?
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston is 185th of 185 and The Independent Grammar School:Durham is 183rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).