Acre Rigg Academy vs Easington Colliery Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.3 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 Colliery Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
525 students
| Measure | Acre Rigg Academy Peterlee, North East | Easington Colliery Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #729 of 811 | #370 of 811 |
| National rank | #14530 of 15,697 | #7342 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 257 | 525 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 525 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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.ecps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Easington Colliery Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 16.3).
- •Easington Colliery Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 47%).
- •Easington Colliery Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Easington Colliery Primary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 257.
- •Acre Rigg Academy is a academy school while Easington Colliery Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Colliery Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Easington Colliery Primary School ranks higher (53.0 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 Colliery Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acre Rigg Academy: 257. Easington Colliery Primary School: 525. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acre Rigg Academy and Easington Colliery Primary School rank in North East?
Acre Rigg Academy is 729th of 811 and Easington Colliery Primary School is 370th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).