Ribbon School vs South Hetton Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ribbon School
Seaham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
514 students
South Hetton Primary
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
| Measure | Ribbon School Seaham, North East | South Hetton Primary Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #421 of 811 | #448 of 811 |
| National rank | #8371 of 15,697 | #9082 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 514 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 514 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.5% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 17% |
| 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 | Seaham | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ribbonacademy.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Ribbon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.3 vs 45.0).
- •Ribbon School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 57%).
- •South Hetton Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 11%).
- •Ribbon School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 202.
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 Ribbon School better than South Hetton Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Ribbon School ranks higher (48.3 vs 45.0 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 Ribbon School and South Hetton Primary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Seaham and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ribbon School: 514. South Hetton Primary: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ribbon School and South Hetton Primary rank in North East?
Ribbon School is 421st of 811 and South Hetton Primary is 448th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).