Acre Rigg Academy vs Easington CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.0 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 CofE Primary School
Peterlee · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
| Measure | Acre Rigg Academy Peterlee, North East | Easington CofE Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #729 of 811 | #289 of 811 |
| National rank | #14530 of 15,697 | #5763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 257 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 113.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 15% |
| 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 | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.acreriggacademy.co.uk | www.easingtonprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Easington CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 16.3).
- •Easington CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 47%).
- •Easington CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 3%).
- •Acre Rigg Academy is the larger school with 257 students compared with 167.
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 CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Easington CofE Primary School ranks higher (60.4 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 CofE Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acre Rigg Academy: 257. Easington CofE Primary School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acre Rigg Academy and Easington CofE Primary School rank in North East?
Acre Rigg Academy is 729th of 811 and Easington CofE Primary School is 289th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).