Heathfield Primary School vs Hill View Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
439 students
Hill View Infant Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
439 students
| Measure | Heathfield Primary School Darlington, North East | Hill View Infant Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #345 of 811 | #66 of 811 |
| National rank | #6861 of 15,697 | #1328 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 439 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 121.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.heathfieldprimary.com | www.hillviewinfant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hill View Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 55.2).
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 Heathfield Primary School better than Hill View Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hill View Infant Academy ranks higher (85.7 vs 55.2 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 Heathfield Primary School and Hill View Infant Academy?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfield Primary School: 439. Hill View Infant Academy: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Primary School and Hill View Infant Academy rank in North East?
Heathfield Primary School is 345th of 811 and Hill View Infant Academy is 66th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).