Heathfield Primary School vs Red Hall Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 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
Red Hall Primary School
Darlington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
207 students
| Measure | Heathfield Primary School Darlington, North East | Red Hall Primary School Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #345 of 811 | #802 of 811 |
| National rank | #6861 of 15,697 | #15620 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 439 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 58% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.heathfieldprimary.com | www.redhallprimary-darlington.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heathfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 4.6).
- •Heathfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 25%).
- •Heathfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Heathfield Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 207.
- •Heathfield Primary School is a academy school while Red Hall Primary School is a local authority 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 Heathfield Primary School better than Red Hall Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfield Primary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 4.6 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 Red Hall Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfield Primary School: 439. Red Hall Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Primary School and Red Hall Primary School rank in North East?
Heathfield Primary School is 345th of 811 and Red Hall Primary School is 802nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).