Hermitage Academy vs Red Rose Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermitage Academy
Chester le Street · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
881 students
Red Rose Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
294 students
| Measure | Hermitage Academy Chester le Street, North East | Red Rose Primary School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #71 of 185 | #68 of 811 |
| National rank | #1759 of 4,090 | #1362 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 881 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 881 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.1 | – |
| town | Chester le Street | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hermitageacademy.co.uk/ | www.redroseprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Red Rose Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 54.2).
- •Hermitage Academy is the larger school with 881 students compared with 294.
- •Hermitage Academy is a academy school while Red Rose 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 Hermitage Academy better than Red Rose Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Red Rose Primary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 54.2 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 Hermitage Academy and Red Rose Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hermitage Academy: 881. Red Rose Primary School: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hermitage Academy and Red Rose Primary School rank in North East?
Hermitage Academy is 71st of 185 and Red Rose Primary School is 68th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).