Grace College vs Kepier
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace College
Gateshead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,125 students
Kepier
Houghton le Spring · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,131 students
| Measure | Grace College Gateshead, North East | Kepier Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #120 of 185 | #113 of 185 |
| National rank | #2700 of 4,090 | #2554 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,125 | 1,131 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,125 | 1,131 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 37.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 37.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.5% | 55% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 3.91 |
| A level points per entry | 28.8 | – |
| town | Gateshead | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gracecollege.org.uk/ | www.kepier.com |
The verdict
- •Kepier scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 34.9).
- •Kepier is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 1,125.
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 Grace College better than Kepier?
On the Success Index (England), Kepier ranks higher (38.1 vs 34.9 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 Grace College and Kepier?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Gateshead and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grace College: 1,125. Kepier: 1,131. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grace College and Kepier rank in North East?
Grace College is 120th of 185 and Kepier is 113th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).