Handale Primary School vs Old Farm School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handale Primary School
SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
183 students
Old Farm School
Brotton · Independent all-through · Ages 5–19
56 students
| Measure | Handale Primary School SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA, North East | Old Farm School Brotton, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #176 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #3444 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–19 |
| Students | 183 | 56 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 56 |
| Free school meals | 51.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 53.4% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 6.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA | Brotton |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.handaleprimaryschool.co.uk | halcyon-ne.com |
The verdict
- •Handale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 2.9).
- •Handale Primary School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 56.
- •Handale Primary School is a academy school while Old Farm School is a independent 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 Handale Primary School better than Old Farm School?
On the Success Index (England), Handale Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 2.9 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 Handale Primary School and Old Farm School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA and Brotton in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Handale Primary School: 183. Old Farm School: 56. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handale Primary School and Old Farm School rank in North East?
Handale Primary School is 176th of 811 and Old Farm School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).