Barnard Grove Primary School vs St Hild's Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 878 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnard Grove Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
309 students
St Hild's Church of England School
Hartlepool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
581 students
| Measure | Barnard Grove Primary School Hartlepool, North East | St Hild's Church of England School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #433 of 811 | #171 of 185 |
| National rank | #8612 of 15,697 | #3851 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 309 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 52.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 39.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hartlepool | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barnardgroveschool.org.uk | sthilds.neat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barnard Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.2 vs 13.7).
- •St Hild's Church of England School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 309.
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 Barnard Grove Primary School better than St Hild's Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnard Grove Primary School ranks higher (47.2 vs 13.7 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 Barnard Grove Primary School and St Hild's Church of England School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnard Grove Primary School: 309. St Hild's Church of England School: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnard Grove Primary School and St Hild's Church of England School rank in North East?
Barnard Grove Primary School is 433rd of 811 and St Hild's Church of England School is 171st of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).