East Rainton Primary School vs Hetton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rainton Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
101 students
Hetton Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students
| Measure | East Rainton Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East | Hetton Academy Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 811 | #52 of 185 |
| National rank | #3820 of 15,697 | #1365 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 101 | 681 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 681 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Houghton le Spring | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.eastrainton.org.uk | hta.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •East Rainton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 62.4).
- •Hetton Academy is the larger school with 681 students compared with 101.
- •East Rainton Primary School is a local authority school while Hetton 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 East Rainton Primary School better than Hetton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), East Rainton Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 62.4 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 East Rainton Primary School and Hetton Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Rainton Primary School: 101. Hetton Academy: 681. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Rainton Primary School and Hetton Academy rank in North East?
East Rainton Primary School is 190th of 811 and Hetton Academy is 52nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).