Easington Academy vs Howletch Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Easington Academy
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
769 students
Howletch Lane Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
| Measure | Easington Academy Peterlee, North East | Howletch Lane Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 185 | #608 of 811 |
| National rank | #1269 of 4,090 | #12221 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 769 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 769 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterlee | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.easingtonacademy.co.uk | www.howletchlane.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Easington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 29.9).
- •Easington Academy is the larger school with 769 students compared with 382.
- •Easington Academy is a academy school while Howletch Lane 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 Easington Academy better than Howletch Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Easington Academy ranks higher (64.5 vs 29.9 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 Easington Academy and Howletch Lane Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Easington Academy: 769. Howletch Lane Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Easington Academy and Howletch Lane Primary School rank in North East?
Easington Academy is 47th of 185 and Howletch Lane Primary School is 608th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).