Eskdale Academy vs Howden-le-Wear Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 33 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eskdale Academy
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
Howden-le-Wear Primary School
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
| Measure | Eskdale Academy Hartlepool, North East | Howden-le-Wear Primary School Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #523 of 811 | #645 of 811 |
| National rank | #10476 of 15,697 | #12925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 179 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 61.6% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 60.3% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 4% |
| 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 | Hartlepool | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.eskdaleacademy.com/ | howden-le-wearprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eskdale Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 26.4).
- •Eskdale Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 41%).
- •Eskdale Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
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 Eskdale Academy better than Howden-le-Wear Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Eskdale Academy ranks higher (38.4 vs 26.4 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 Eskdale Academy and Howden-le-Wear Primary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eskdale Academy: 179. Howden-le-Wear Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eskdale Academy and Howden-le-Wear Primary School rank in North East?
Eskdale Academy is 523rd of 811 and Howden-le-Wear Primary School is 645th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).