Sacriston Academy vs Witton Gilbert Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacriston Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
Witton Gilbert Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Sacriston Academy Durham, North East | Witton Gilbert Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #223 of 811 | #512 of 811 |
| National rank | #4351 of 15,697 | #10274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 190 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 50.5% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.sacristonacademy.co.uk | www.wittongilbert.durham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacriston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 39.5).
- •Sacriston Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 53%).
- •Witton Gilbert Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Sacriston Academy is the larger school with 190 students compared with 188.
- •Sacriston Academy is a academy school while Witton Gilbert Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sacriston Academy better than Witton Gilbert Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacriston Academy ranks higher (67.6 vs 39.5 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 Sacriston Academy and Witton Gilbert Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacriston Academy: 190. Witton Gilbert Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacriston Academy and Witton Gilbert Primary School rank in North East?
Sacriston Academy is 223rd of 811 and Witton Gilbert Primary School is 512th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).