Harrow Gate Academy vs Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 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
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
580 students
| Measure | Harrow Gate Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East | Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #611 of 811 | #172 of 185 |
| National rank | #12242 of 15,697 | #3874 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 432 | 580 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 580 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 31.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 43.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.harrowgateacademy.org | www.bishopsgarth.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Harrow Gate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.8 vs 13.1).
- •Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth is the larger school with 580 students compared with 432.
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 Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth?
On the Success Index (England), Harrow Gate Academy ranks higher (29.8 vs 13.1 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 Harrow Gate Academy and Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow Gate Academy: 432. Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth: 580. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow Gate Academy and Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth rank in North East?
Harrow Gate Academy is 611th of 811 and Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth is 172nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).