Harrowgate Hill Primary School vs Springfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Springfield Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Harrowgate Hill Primary School Darlington, North East | Springfield Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #717 of 811 | #411 of 811 |
| National rank | #14411 of 15,697 | #8187 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 407 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.harrowgatehillpri.darlington.sch.uk/ | www.springfield-academy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 17.1).
- •Springfield Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 48%).
- •Harrowgate Hill Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 236.
- •Harrowgate Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Springfield 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 Springfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Springfield Academy ranks higher (49.2 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 Springfield 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. Springfield Academy: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrowgate Hill Primary School and Springfield Academy rank in North East?
Harrowgate Hill Primary School is 717th of 811 and Springfield Academy is 411th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).