Hetton Primary School vs Richardson Dees Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hetton Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
Richardson Dees Primary School
Wallsend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
| Measure | Hetton Primary School Houghton le Spring, North East | Richardson Dees Primary School Wallsend, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #651 of 811 | #685 of 811 |
| National rank | #13106 of 15,697 | #13855 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 206 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| 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 | Houghton le Spring | Wallsend |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hettonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.richardsondeesprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hetton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.4 vs 20.8).
- •Hetton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 52%).
- •Hetton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
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 Primary School better than Richardson Dees Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hetton Primary School ranks higher (25.4 vs 20.8 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 Primary School and Richardson Dees Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Wallsend in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hetton Primary School: 206. Richardson Dees Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hetton Primary School and Richardson Dees Primary School rank in North East?
Hetton Primary School is 651st of 811 and Richardson Dees Primary School is 685th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).