Acre Rigg Academy vs Howletch Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 963 m 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
Howletch Lane Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
| Measure | Acre Rigg Academy Peterlee, North East | Howletch Lane Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #729 of 811 | #608 of 811 |
| National rank | #14530 of 15,697 | #12221 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 257 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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.howletchlane.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Howletch Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.9 vs 16.3).
- •Acre Rigg Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 44%).
- •Howletch Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Howletch Lane Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 257.
- •Acre Rigg Academy is a academy school while Howletch Lane 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 Howletch Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Howletch Lane Primary School ranks higher (29.9 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 Howletch Lane Primary School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acre Rigg Academy: 257. Howletch Lane Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acre Rigg Academy and Howletch Lane Primary School rank in North East?
Acre Rigg Academy is 729th of 811 and Howletch Lane Primary School is 608th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).