Sherburn Primary School vs St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherburn Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
176 students
St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont
Belmont · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
| Measure | Sherburn Primary School Durham, North East | St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont Belmont, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #540 of 811 | #196 of 811 |
| National rank | #10859 of 15,697 | #3939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 176 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 25% |
| 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 | Belmont |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.sherburnprimary.durham.sch.uk | stthomasmorebelmont.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 36.8).
- •St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 57%).
- •St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 7%).
- •Sherburn Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 107.
- •Sherburn Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont is a academy 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 Sherburn Primary School better than St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont ranks higher (69.9 vs 36.8 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 Sherburn Primary School and St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Durham and Belmont in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sherburn Primary School: 176. St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sherburn Primary School and St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont rank in North East?
Sherburn Primary School is 540th of 811 and St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont is 196th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).