Blackhall Primary School vs Dene Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhall Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
310 students
Dene Academy
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
638 students
| Measure | Blackhall Primary School Hartlepool, North East | Dene Academy Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #576 of 811 | #145 of 185 |
| National rank | #11606 of 15,697 | #3179 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 310 | 638 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 638 |
| Free school meals | 46.6% | 62.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 78% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hartlepool | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.blackhallcolliery.durham.sch.uk/ | www.deneacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackhall Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 25.2).
- •Dene Academy is the larger school with 638 students compared with 310.
- •Blackhall Primary School is a local authority school while Dene Academy is a academy 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 Blackhall Primary School better than Dene Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blackhall Primary School ranks higher (33.1 vs 25.2 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 Blackhall Primary School and Dene Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackhall Primary School: 310. Dene Academy: 638. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackhall Primary School and Dene Academy rank in North East?
Blackhall Primary School is 576th of 811 and Dene Academy is 145th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).