Greenfield Academy vs St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 495 m 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
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School
Newton Aycliffe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
147 students
| Measure | Greenfield Academy Newton Aycliffe, North East | St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #169 of 185 | #804 of 811 |
| National rank | #3809 of 4,090 | #15656 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 566 | 147 |
| Pupils on roll | 566 | 147 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 71.5% |
| Capacity filled | 59.6% | 62.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.stfrancishorndale.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Greenfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (14.9 vs 3.7).
- •Greenfield Academy is the larger school with 566 students compared with 147.
- •Greenfield Academy is a academy school while St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Greenfield Academy better than St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Greenfield Academy ranks higher (14.9 vs 3.7 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 St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School?
About 495 m in a straight line, between Newton Aycliffe and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenfield Academy: 566. St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School: 147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenfield Academy and St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School rank in North East?
Greenfield Academy is 169th of 185 and St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School is 804th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).