Harrowgate Hill Primary School vs Haughton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrowgate Hill Primary School
Darlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
Haughton Academy
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
854 students
| Measure | Harrowgate Hill Primary School Darlington, North East | Haughton Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #717 of 811 | #149 of 185 |
| National rank | #14411 of 15,697 | #3251 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 407 | 854 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 854 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 94.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.harrowgatehillpri.darlington.sch.uk/ | www.haughtonacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Haughton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.0 vs 17.1).
- •Haughton Academy is the larger school with 854 students compared with 407.
- •Harrowgate Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Haughton Academy is a academy 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 Harrowgate Hill Primary School better than Haughton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Haughton Academy ranks higher (24.0 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 Harrowgate Hill Primary School and Haughton Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrowgate Hill Primary School: 407. Haughton Academy: 854. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrowgate Hill Primary School and Haughton Academy rank in North East?
Harrowgate Hill Primary School is 717th of 811 and Haughton Academy is 149th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).