Eppleton Academy Primary School vs Hetton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
Hetton Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students
| Measure | Eppleton Academy Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East | Hetton Academy Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #528 of 811 | #52 of 185 |
| National rank | #10637 of 15,697 | #1365 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 208 | 681 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 681 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.eppletonacademyprimary.co.uk/ | hta.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hetton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.4 vs 37.8).
- •Hetton Academy is the larger school with 681 students compared with 208.
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 Eppleton Academy Primary School better than Hetton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hetton Academy ranks higher (62.4 vs 37.8 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 Eppleton Academy Primary School and Hetton Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eppleton Academy Primary School: 208. Hetton Academy: 681. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eppleton Academy Primary School and Hetton Academy rank in North East?
Eppleton Academy Primary School is 528th of 811 and Hetton Academy is 52nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).