Allendale Primary School vs Haydon Bridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 8.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allendale Primary School
Allendale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
126 students
Haydon Bridge High School
Hexham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
392 students
| Measure | Allendale Primary School Allendale, North East | Haydon Bridge High School Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #559 of 811 | #160 of 185 |
| National rank | #11151 of 15,697 | #3618 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 126 | 392 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 392 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 29.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 43.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 13.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 20.6 |
| town | Allendale | Hexham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.allendaleprimary.northumberland.sch.uk | www.haydonbridgehighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Allendale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.4 vs 19.0).
- •Haydon Bridge High School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 126.
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 Allendale Primary School better than Haydon Bridge High School?
On the Success Index (England), Allendale Primary School ranks higher (35.4 vs 19.0 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 Allendale Primary School and Haydon Bridge High School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Allendale and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allendale Primary School: 126. Haydon Bridge High School: 392. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allendale Primary School and Haydon Bridge High School rank in North East?
Allendale Primary School is 559th of 811 and Haydon Bridge High School is 160th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).