Fens Primary School vs Greatham CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fens Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
Greatham CofE Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
107 students
| Measure | Fens Primary School Hartlepool, North East | Greatham CofE Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #177 of 811 | #69 of 811 |
| National rank | #3487 of 15,697 | #1372 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 457 | 107 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 107 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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.fensprimaryschool.co.uk | greathamceprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Greatham CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.4 vs 72.2).
- •Greatham CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 75%).
- •Fens Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 107.
- •Fens Primary School is a local authority school while Greatham CofE Primary School is a academy 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 Fens Primary School better than Greatham CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Greatham CofE Primary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 72.2 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 Fens Primary School and Greatham CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fens Primary School: 457. Greatham CofE Primary School: 107. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fens Primary School and Greatham CofE Primary School rank in North East?
Fens Primary School is 177th of 811 and Greatham CofE Primary School is 69th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).