Skerne Park Academy vs St John's Church of England Academy
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.
Skerne Park Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
St John's Church of England Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
| Measure | Skerne Park Academy Darlington, North East | St John's Church of England Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #739 of 811 | #337 of 811 |
| National rank | #14736 of 15,697 | #6699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 248 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 57.3% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 59% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.skernepark.org.uk | www.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 14.7).
- •St John's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 35%).
- •St John's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •St John's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 249 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 Skerne Park Academy better than St John's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Academy ranks higher (56.0 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 Skerne Park Academy and St John's Church of England Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skerne Park Academy: 248. St John's Church of England Academy: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skerne Park Academy and St John's Church of England Academy rank in North East?
Skerne Park Academy is 739th of 811 and St John's Church of England Academy is 337th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).