Eskdale Academy vs Rift House Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 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
Rift House Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
254 students
| Measure | Eskdale Academy Hartlepool, North East | Rift House Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #523 of 811 | #324 of 811 |
| National rank | #10476 of 15,697 | #6373 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 179 | 254 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 254 |
| Free school meals | 61.6% | 66% |
| Capacity filled | 60.3% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| 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 | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.eskdaleacademy.com/ | www.rifthouse.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rift House Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 38.4).
- •Rift House Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 62%).
- •Rift House Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Rift House Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 179.
- •Eskdale Academy is a academy school while Rift House Primary School is a local authority 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 Eskdale Academy better than Rift House Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rift House Primary School ranks higher (57.5 vs 38.4 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 Rift House Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eskdale Academy: 179. Rift House Primary School: 254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eskdale Academy and Rift House Primary School rank in North East?
Eskdale Academy is 523rd of 811 and Rift House Primary School is 324th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).