Hartside Primary Academy vs Howden-le-Wear Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartside Primary Academy
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
241 students
Howden-le-Wear Primary School
Crook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
| Measure | Hartside Primary Academy Crook, North East | Howden-le-Wear Primary School Crook, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #447 of 811 | #645 of 811 |
| National rank | #9021 of 15,697 | #12925 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 241 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Crook | Crook |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hartsideprimary.org.uk/ | howden-le-wearprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hartside Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.2 vs 26.4).
- •Hartside Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 41%).
- •Hartside Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Hartside Primary Academy is the larger school with 241 students compared with 179.
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 Hartside Primary Academy better than Howden-le-Wear Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hartside Primary Academy ranks higher (45.2 vs 26.4 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 Hartside Primary Academy and Howden-le-Wear Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Crook and Crook in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartside Primary Academy: 241. Howden-le-Wear Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartside Primary Academy and Howden-le-Wear Primary School rank in North East?
Hartside Primary Academy is 447th of 811 and Howden-le-Wear Primary School is 645th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).