Acklam Grange School vs St Clare's RC Primary School
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.
Acklam Grange School
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,452 students
St Clare's RC Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Acklam Grange School Middlesbrough, North East | St Clare's RC Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 185 | #206 of 811 |
| National rank | #1584 of 4,090 | #4055 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,452 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,452 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 33.3% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.acklamgrange.org.uk/ | stclares.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Clare's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 57.9).
- •Acklam Grange School is the larger school with 1,452 students compared with 225.
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 Acklam Grange School better than St Clare's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Clare's RC Primary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 57.9 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 Acklam Grange School and St Clare's RC Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acklam Grange School: 1,452. St Clare's RC Primary School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acklam Grange School and St Clare's RC Primary School rank in North East?
Acklam Grange School is 61st of 185 and St Clare's RC Primary School is 206th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).