Green Gates Primary School vs Heighington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Gates Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
Heighington Church of England Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Green Gates Primary School Redcar, North East | Heighington Church of England Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #481 of 811 | #172 of 811 |
| National rank | #9711 of 15,697 | #3404 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 65.6% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Redcar | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.greengatesprimary.co.uk | www.heighingtonceprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heighington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 42.0).
- •Green Gates Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
- •Heighington Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
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 Green Gates Primary School better than Heighington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heighington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 42.0 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 Green Gates Primary School and Heighington Church of England Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Redcar and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Green Gates Primary School: 248. Heighington Church of England Primary School: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Green Gates Primary School and Heighington Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Green Gates Primary School is 481st of 811 and Heighington Church of England Primary School is 172nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).