Hetton Academy vs Prudhoe Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hetton Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students
Prudhoe Community High School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
680 students
| Measure | Hetton Academy Houghton le Spring, North East | Prudhoe Community High School Prudhoe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 185 | #63 of 185 |
| National rank | #1365 of 4,090 | #1621 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 681 | 680 |
| Pupils on roll | 681 | 680 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.9% | 39.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.3% | 70.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.83 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Houghton le Spring | Prudhoe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | hta.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.pchs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hetton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.4 vs 57.1).
- •Hetton Academy is the larger school with 681 students compared with 680.
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 Hetton Academy better than Prudhoe Community High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hetton Academy ranks higher (62.4 vs 57.1 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 Hetton Academy and Prudhoe Community High School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Prudhoe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hetton Academy: 681. Prudhoe Community High School: 680. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hetton Academy and Prudhoe Community High School rank in North East?
Hetton Academy is 52nd of 185 and Prudhoe Community High School is 63rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).