Holley Park Academy vs Portobello Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holley Park Academy
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
Portobello Primary School
Chester le Street · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
182 students
| Measure | Holley Park Academy Washington, North East | Portobello Primary School Chester le Street, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 811 | #248 of 811 |
| National rank | #2315 of 15,697 | #4941 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 204 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 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 | Washington | Chester le Street |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.holleyparkacademy.co.uk | www.portobelloprimary.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holley Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 64.6).
- •Holley Park Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 71%).
- •Holley Park Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- •Holley Park Academy is the larger school with 204 students compared with 182.
- •Holley Park Academy is a academy school while Portobello 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 Holley Park Academy better than Portobello Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holley Park Academy ranks higher (78.9 vs 64.6 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 Holley Park Academy and Portobello Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Washington and Chester le Street in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holley Park Academy: 204. Portobello Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holley Park Academy and Portobello Primary School rank in North East?
Holley Park Academy is 107th of 811 and Portobello Primary School is 248th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).