Harrow Gate Academy vs Hetton Lyons Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrow Gate Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
432 students
Hetton Lyons Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
431 students
| Measure | Harrow Gate Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East | Hetton Lyons Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #611 of 811 | #468 of 811 |
| National rank | #12242 of 15,697 | #9439 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 432 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 8% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.harrowgateacademy.org | www.hettonlyonsprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hetton Lyons Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.3 vs 29.8).
- •Hetton Lyons Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 58%).
- •Hetton Lyons Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Harrow Gate Academy is the larger school with 432 students compared with 431.
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 Harrow Gate Academy better than Hetton Lyons Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hetton Lyons Primary School ranks higher (43.3 vs 29.8 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 Harrow Gate Academy and Hetton Lyons Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow Gate Academy: 432. Hetton Lyons Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow Gate Academy and Hetton Lyons Primary School rank in North East?
Harrow Gate Academy is 611th of 811 and Hetton Lyons Primary School is 468th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).