Acre Rigg Academy vs Easington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.7 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
Easington Academy
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
769 students
| Measure | Acre Rigg Academy Peterlee, North East | Easington Academy Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #729 of 811 | #47 of 185 |
| National rank | #14530 of 15,697 | #1269 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 257 | 769 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 769 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterlee | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.acreriggacademy.co.uk | www.easingtonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Easington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 16.3).
- •Easington Academy is the larger school with 769 students compared with 257.
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 Easington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Easington Academy ranks higher (64.5 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 Easington Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acre Rigg Academy: 257. Easington Academy: 769. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acre Rigg Academy and Easington Academy rank in North East?
Acre Rigg Academy is 729th of 811 and Easington Academy is 47th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).