Esh Winning Academy vs Hardwick Green Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esh Winning Academy
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
287 students
Hardwick Green Primary Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
286 students
| Measure | Esh Winning Academy Durham, North East | Hardwick Green Primary Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #587 of 811 | #719 of 811 |
| National rank | #11844 of 15,697 | #14436 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 287 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 42.3% | 71% |
| Capacity filled | 82% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 2% |
| 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 | Durham | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | eshwinning.wiseacademies.co.uk/ | www.hardwickgreenacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Esh Winning Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 16.9).
- •Esh Winning Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 51%).
- •Esh Winning Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Esh Winning Academy is the larger school with 287 students compared with 286.
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 Esh Winning Academy better than Hardwick Green Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Esh Winning Academy ranks higher (31.9 vs 16.9 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 Esh Winning Academy and Hardwick Green Primary Academy?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Durham and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Esh Winning Academy: 287. Hardwick Green Primary Academy: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Esh Winning Academy and Hardwick Green Primary Academy rank in North East?
Esh Winning Academy is 587th of 811 and Hardwick Green Primary Academy is 719th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).