Easington Lane Primary School vs Hetton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Easington Lane Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
Hetton Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
| Measure | Easington Lane Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East | Hetton Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #570 of 811 | #651 of 811 |
| National rank | #11515 of 15,697 | #13106 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 281 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 4% |
| 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 | Houghton le Spring | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.easingtonlaneprimary.org.uk | www.hettonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Easington Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.6 vs 25.4).
- •Easington Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 54%).
- •Hetton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Easington Lane Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 206.
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 Lane Primary School better than Hetton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Easington Lane Primary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 25.4 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 Lane Primary School and Hetton Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Easington Lane Primary School: 281. Hetton Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Easington Lane Primary School and Hetton Primary School rank in North East?
Easington Lane Primary School is 570th of 811 and Hetton Primary School is 651st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).