Acre Rigg Academy vs Bankfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acre Rigg Academy
Peterlee · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
257 students
Bankfields Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
257 students
| Measure | Acre Rigg Academy Peterlee, North East | Bankfields Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #729 of 811 | #201 of 811 |
| National rank | #14530 of 15,697 | #4023 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 257 | 257 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 257 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 12% |
| 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 | Peterlee | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.acreriggacademy.co.uk | bankfieldsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bankfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 16.3).
- •Bankfields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 47%).
- •Bankfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
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 Acre Rigg Academy better than Bankfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bankfields Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 16.3 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 Acre Rigg Academy and Bankfields Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acre Rigg Academy: 257. Bankfields Primary School: 257. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acre Rigg Academy and Bankfields Primary School rank in North East?
Acre Rigg Academy is 729th of 811 and Bankfields Primary School is 201st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).