Archibald Primary School vs Ayresome Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 870 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archibald Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
479 students
Ayresome Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
705 students
| Measure | Archibald Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Ayresome Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 811 | #768 of 811 |
| National rank | #7259 of 15,697 | #15222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 479 | 705 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 705 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 59.4% |
| Capacity filled | 114% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.archibaldpri.org.uk/ | www.ayresome.adastraschools.org |
The verdict
- •Archibald Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 10.3).
- •Archibald Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 46%).
- •Archibald Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Ayresome Primary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 479.
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 Archibald Primary School better than Ayresome Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Archibald Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 10.3 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 Archibald Primary School and Ayresome Primary School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archibald Primary School: 479. Ayresome Primary School: 705. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archibald Primary School and Ayresome Primary School rank in North East?
Archibald Primary School is 364th of 811 and Ayresome Primary School is 768th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).