St Margaret's Church of England Primary School vs St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 975 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
| Measure | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Durham, North East | St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 811 | #227 of 811 |
| National rank | #551 of 15,697 | #4425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 397 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 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 | – | – |
| town | Durham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.st-margarets.durham.sch.uk | www.stoswaldsdurham.net |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.5 vs 67.3).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 74%).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 5%).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 137.
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 St Margaret's Church of England Primary School better than St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (92.5 vs 67.3 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 St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 397. St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School rank in North East?
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 27th of 811 and St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School is 227th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).