Harrowgate Hill Primary School vs The Glebe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 15 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
The Glebe Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
| Measure | Harrowgate Hill Primary School Darlington, North East | The Glebe Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #717 of 811 | #475 of 811 |
| National rank | #14411 of 15,697 | #9564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 407 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.harrowgatehillpri.darlington.sch.uk/ | www.theglebe.stockton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Glebe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.8 vs 17.1).
- •The Glebe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 48%).
- •The Glebe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Harrowgate Hill Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 406.
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 The Glebe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Glebe Primary School ranks higher (42.8 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 The Glebe Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrowgate Hill Primary School: 407. The Glebe Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrowgate Hill Primary School and The Glebe Primary School rank in North East?
Harrowgate Hill Primary School is 717th of 811 and The Glebe Primary School is 475th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).