Fordley Primary School vs Howletch Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordley Primary School
Cramlington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
377 students
Howletch Lane Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
| Measure | Fordley Primary School Cramlington, North East | Howletch Lane Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #597 of 811 | #608 of 811 |
| National rank | #12060 of 15,697 | #12221 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 377 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 377 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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 | Cramlington | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.fordleyschool.com/ | www.howletchlane.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (30.8 vs 29.9).
- •Fordley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 44%).
- •Howletch Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Howletch Lane Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 377.
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 Fordley Primary School better than Howletch Lane Primary School?
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 Fordley Primary School and Howletch Lane Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Cramlington and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fordley Primary School: 377. Howletch Lane Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fordley Primary School and Howletch Lane Primary School rank in North East?
Fordley Primary School is 597th of 811 and Howletch Lane Primary School is 608th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).