Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy vs Heighington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy
Ferryhill · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
Heighington Church of England Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy Ferryhill, North East | Heighington Church of England Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #178 of 811 | #172 of 811 |
| National rank | #3508 of 15,697 | #3404 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 118.1% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 17% |
| 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 | Ferryhill | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.clevescrossprimary.org.uk | www.heighingtonceprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.1 vs 72.6).
- •Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 69%).
- •Heighington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
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 Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy better than Heighington Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy and Heighington Church of England Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Ferryhill and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy: 248. Heighington Church of England Primary School: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy and Heighington Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy is 178th of 811 and Heighington Church of England Primary School is 172nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).