Cestria Primary School vs Hermitage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cestria Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
426 students
Hermitage Academy
Chester le Street · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
881 students
| Measure | Cestria Primary School Chester le Street, North East | Hermitage Academy Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 811 | #71 of 185 |
| National rank | #2278 of 15,697 | #1759 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 426 | 881 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 881 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.1 |
| town | Chester le Street | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cestria.durham.sch.uk/ | www.hermitageacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cestria Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 54.2).
- •Hermitage Academy is the larger school with 881 students compared with 426.
- •Cestria Primary School is a local authority school while Hermitage 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 Cestria Primary School better than Hermitage Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cestria Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 54.2 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 Cestria Primary School and Hermitage Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cestria Primary School: 426. Hermitage Academy: 881. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cestria Primary School and Hermitage Academy rank in North East?
Cestria Primary School is 105th of 811 and Hermitage Academy is 71st of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).