Academy 360 vs Highfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy 360
Sunderland · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
854 students
Highfield Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
| Measure | Academy 360 Sunderland, North East | Highfield Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #158 of 185 | #156 of 811 |
| National rank | #3555 of 4,090 | #3053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 854 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 854 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 63.3% | 49.9% |
| Capacity filled | 73% | 105.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 26% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 33.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | academy360.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/ | highfieldprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Highfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 19.8).
- •Highfield Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 61%).
- •Highfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 0%).
- •Academy 360 is the larger school with 854 students compared with 443.
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 Academy 360 better than Highfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Highfield Academy ranks higher (74.7 vs 19.8 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 Academy 360 and Highfield Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Academy 360: 854. Highfield Academy: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Academy 360 and Highfield Academy rank in North East?
Academy 360 is 158th of 185 and Highfield Academy is 156th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).