Easington Colliery Primary School vs Horton Grange Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Easington Colliery Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
525 students
Horton Grange Primary School
Blyth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
550 students
| Measure | Easington Colliery Primary School Peterlee, North East | Horton Grange Primary School Blyth, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 811 | #256 of 811 |
| National rank | #7342 of 15,697 | #5194 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 525 | 550 |
| Pupils on roll | 525 | 550 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Peterlee | Blyth |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ecps.org.uk | www.blythhortongrange.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Horton Grange Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 53.0).
- •Horton Grange Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 72%).
- •Horton Grange Primary School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 525.
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 Colliery Primary School better than Horton Grange Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Horton Grange Primary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 53.0 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 Colliery Primary School and Horton Grange Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Peterlee and Blyth in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Easington Colliery Primary School: 525. Horton Grange Primary School: 550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Easington Colliery Primary School and Horton Grange Primary School rank in North East?
Easington Colliery Primary School is 370th of 811 and Horton Grange Primary School is 256th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).