Polam Hall School vs Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 816 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polam Hall School
Darlington · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
842 students
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Darlington · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
| Measure | Polam Hall School Darlington, North East | Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #102 of 185 | – |
| National rank | #2309 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 842 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 842 | – |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.4 |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.phs.woodard.co.uk/ | qeliz.nalp.org.uk |
The verdict
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 Polam Hall School better than Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Polam Hall School and Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
How do Polam Hall School and Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College rank in North East?
Polam Hall School is 102nd of 185 and Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is unranked among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).