St Hild's Church of England School vs Throston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Hild's Church of England School
Hartlepool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
581 students
Throston Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
| Measure | St Hild's Church of England School Hartlepool, North East | Throston Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #171 of 185 | #581 of 811 |
| National rank | #3851 of 4,090 | #11731 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 581 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 581 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 52.2% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hartlepool | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | sthilds.neat.org.uk/ | www.throstonschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Throston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 13.7).
- •St Hild's Church of England School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 472.
- •St Hild's Church of England School is a academy school while Throston 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 St Hild's Church of England School better than Throston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Throston Primary School ranks higher (32.6 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 Hild's Church of England School and Throston Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Hild's Church of England School: 581. Throston Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Hild's Church of England School and Throston Primary School rank in North East?
St Hild's Church of England School is 171st of 185 and Throston Primary School is 581st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).