East Rainton Primary School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | East Rainton Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East | St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #190 of 811 | #74 of 811 |
| National rank | #3820 of 15,697 | #1475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 28% | 10% |
| 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.eastrainton.org.uk | www.stmichaelshoughton.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 70.5).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 72%).
- •East Rainton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 10%).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton is the larger school with 193 students compared with 101.
- •East Rainton Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton ranks higher (84.7 vs 70.5 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton?
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. St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Rainton Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton rank in North East?
East Rainton Primary School is 190th of 811 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton is 74th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).