Greenfield Academy vs Heighington Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfield Academy
Newton Aycliffe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
566 students
Heighington Church of England Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Greenfield Academy Newton Aycliffe, North East | Heighington Church of England Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #169 of 185 | #172 of 811 |
| National rank | #3809 of 4,090 | #3404 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 566 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 566 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 59.6% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.95 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newton Aycliffe | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | greenfieldacademy.org.uk/ | www.heighingtonceprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heighington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 14.9).
- •Greenfield Academy is the larger school with 566 students compared with 248.
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 Greenfield Academy better than Heighington Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heighington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 14.9 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 Greenfield Academy and Heighington Church of England Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Newton Aycliffe and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenfield Academy: 566. Heighington Church of England Primary School: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenfield Academy and Heighington Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Greenfield Academy is 169th of 185 and Heighington Church of England Primary School is 172nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).