Polam Hall School vs Skerne Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 913 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
Skerne Park Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
| Measure | Polam Hall School Darlington, North East | Skerne Park Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 185 | #739 of 811 |
| National rank | #2309 of 4,090 | #14736 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 842 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 842 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 59% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 5% |
| 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 | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.phs.woodard.co.uk/ | www.skernepark.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Polam Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.3 vs 14.7).
- •Polam Hall School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 35%).
- •Polam Hall School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Polam Hall School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 248.
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 Skerne Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Polam Hall School ranks higher (43.3 vs 14.7 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 Polam Hall School and Skerne Park Academy?
About 913 m in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Polam Hall School: 842. Skerne Park Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Polam Hall School and Skerne Park Academy rank in North East?
Polam Hall School is 102nd of 185 and Skerne Park Academy is 739th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).