Gurney Pease Academy vs Harrowgate Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gurney Pease Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
191 students
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Darlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | Gurney Pease Academy Darlington, North East | Harrowgate Hill Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #373 of 811 | #717 of 811 |
| National rank | #7408 of 15,697 | #14411 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 191 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 57.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.gurneypeaseacademy.org.uk/ | www.harrowgatehillpri.darlington.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gurney Pease Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 17.1).
- •Gurney Pease Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 48%).
- •Gurney Pease Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Harrowgate Hill Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 191.
- •Gurney Pease Academy is a academy school while Harrowgate Hill 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 Gurney Pease Academy better than Harrowgate Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gurney Pease Academy ranks higher (52.7 vs 17.1 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 Gurney Pease Academy and Harrowgate Hill Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gurney Pease Academy: 191. Harrowgate Hill Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gurney Pease Academy and Harrowgate Hill Primary School rank in North East?
Gurney Pease Academy is 373rd of 811 and Harrowgate Hill Primary School is 717th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).