Dene Academy vs Hesleden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dene Academy
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
638 students
Hesleden Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
85 students
| Measure | Dene Academy Peterlee, North East | Hesleden Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #145 of 185 | #730 of 811 |
| National rank | #3179 of 4,090 | #14534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 638 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 638 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 62.5% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 63.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Peterlee | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.deneacademy.org.uk/ | www.hesleden.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dene Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.2 vs 16.3).
- •Dene Academy is the larger school with 638 students compared with 85.
- •Dene Academy is a academy school while Hesleden Primary School is a local authority 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 Dene Academy better than Hesleden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dene Academy ranks higher (25.2 vs 16.3 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 Dene Academy and Hesleden Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dene Academy: 638. Hesleden Primary School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dene Academy and Hesleden Primary School rank in North East?
Dene Academy is 145th of 185 and Hesleden Primary School is 730th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).