Hetton Academy vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.1 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
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Hetton Academy Houghton le Spring, North East | St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton Houghton le Spring, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #52 of 185 | #74 of 811 |
| National rank | #1365 of 4,090 | #1475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 681 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 681 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Houghton le Spring | Houghton le Spring |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | hta.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.stmichaelshoughton.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 62.4).
- •Hetton Academy is the larger school with 681 students compared with 193.
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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton ranks higher (84.7 vs 62.4 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Houghton le Spring in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hetton Academy: 681. St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hetton Academy and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton rank in North East?
Hetton Academy is 52nd of 185 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton is 74th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).