St Aidan's Church of England Academy vs St Hild's Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Darlington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
587 students
St Hild's Church of England School
Hartlepool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
581 students
| Measure | St Aidan's Church of England Academy Darlington, North East | St Hild's Church of England School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 185 | #171 of 185 |
| National rank | #2963 of 4,090 | #3851 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 587 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 52.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | 34.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.9% | 25.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.1% | 39.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.45 | 2.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Darlington | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | staidansacademy.co.uk/ | sthilds.neat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.1 vs 13.7).
- •St Aidan's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 587 students compared with 581.
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 St Aidan's Church of England Academy better than St Hild's Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Church of England Academy ranks higher (30.1 vs 13.7 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 St Aidan's Church of England Academy and St Hild's Church of England School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy: 587. St Hild's Church of England School: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aidan's Church of England Academy and St Hild's Church of England School rank in North East?
St Aidan's Church of England Academy is 135th of 185 and St Hild's Church of England School is 171st of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).