Eppleton Academy Primary School vs Kepier
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.7 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
Kepier
Houghton le Spring · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,131 students
| Measure | Eppleton Academy Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East | Kepier Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #528 of 811 | #113 of 185 |
| National rank | #10637 of 15,697 | #2554 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 208 | 1,131 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 1,131 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Houghton le Spring | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.eppletonacademyprimary.co.uk/ | www.kepier.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.8 vs 38.1).
- •Kepier is the larger school with 1,131 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 Kepier?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Eppleton Academy Primary School and Kepier?
About 1.7 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. Kepier: 1,131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eppleton Academy Primary School and Kepier rank in North East?
Eppleton Academy Primary School is 528th of 811 and Kepier is 113th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).