Heathfield Primary School vs St John's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 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
St John's Church of England Academy
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
| Measure | Heathfield Primary School Darlington, North East | St John's Church of England Academy Darlington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #345 of 811 | #337 of 811 |
| National rank | #6861 of 15,697 | #6699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 439 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Darlington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.heathfieldprimary.com | www.stjohnsceacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (55.2 vs 56.0).
- •St John's Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •Heathfield Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 249.
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 St John's Church of England Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heathfield Primary School and St John's Church of England Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Darlington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfield Primary School: 439. St John's Church of England Academy: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Primary School and St John's Church of England Academy rank in North East?
Heathfield Primary School is 345th of 811 and St John's Church of England Academy is 337th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).