Harton Primary School vs Ridgeway Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harton Primary School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
636 students
Ridgeway Primary Academy
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | Harton Primary School South Shields, North East | Ridgeway Primary Academy South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 811 | #698 of 811 |
| National rank | #6252 of 15,697 | #14138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 636 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 636 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 48.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 2% |
| 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 | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hartonprimary.co.uk | www.rpa.tynecoast.academy |
The verdict
- •Harton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 19.0).
- •Harton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 51%).
- •Harton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Harton Primary School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 452.
- •Harton Primary School is a local authority school while Ridgeway Primary 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 Harton Primary School better than Ridgeway Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harton Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 19.0 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 Harton Primary School and Ridgeway Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harton Primary School: 636. Ridgeway Primary Academy: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harton Primary School and Ridgeway Primary Academy rank in North East?
Harton Primary School is 314th of 811 and Ridgeway Primary Academy is 698th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).