Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College vs Skerne Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Darlington · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
Skerne Park Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Darlington, North East | Skerne Park Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #739 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #14736 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | – | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 248 |
| Free school meals | – | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | – | 59% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | 35.4 | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | qeliz.nalp.org.uk | www.skernepark.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 Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College better than Skerne Park Academy?
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 Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College and Skerne Park Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
How do Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College and Skerne Park Academy rank in North East?
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is unranked and Skerne Park Academy is 739th of 811 among sixth form schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).