Crook Primary School vs Hartside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 735 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crook Primary School
Crook · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
342 students
Hartside Primary Academy
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
241 students
| Measure | Crook Primary School Crook, North East | Hartside Primary Academy Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #669 of 811 | #447 of 811 |
| National rank | #13499 of 15,697 | #9021 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 342 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Crook | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.crookprimary.org.uk | www.hartsideprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hartside Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.2 vs 23.2).
- •Hartside Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 52%).
- •Hartside Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Crook Primary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 241.
- •Crook Primary School is a local authority school while Hartside Primary 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 Crook Primary School better than Hartside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hartside Primary Academy ranks higher (45.2 vs 23.2 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 Crook Primary School and Hartside Primary Academy?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Crook and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crook Primary School: 342. Hartside Primary Academy: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crook Primary School and Hartside Primary Academy rank in North East?
Crook Primary School is 669th of 811 and Hartside Primary Academy is 447th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).