Hopespring Newcastle vs Progress Schools - Tees Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopespring Newcastle
Longbenton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students
Progress Schools - Tees Valley
Eston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
18 students
| Measure | Hopespring Newcastle Longbenton, North East | Progress Schools - Tees Valley Eston, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 14 | 18 |
| Pupils on roll | 14 | 18 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 36% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 2.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Longbenton | Eston |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hopespringeducation.org/ | www.progress-schools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Progress Schools - Tees Valley is the larger school with 18 students compared with 14.
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 Hopespring Newcastle better than Progress Schools - Tees Valley?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hopespring Newcastle and Progress Schools - Tees Valley?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Longbenton and Eston in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopespring Newcastle: 14. Progress Schools - Tees Valley: 18. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopespring Newcastle and Progress Schools - Tees Valley rank in North East?
Hopespring Newcastle is unranked and Progress Schools - Tees Valley is unranked among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).