Ayresome Primary School vs Outwood Academy Riverside
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayresome Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
705 students
Outwood Academy Riverside
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students
| Measure | Ayresome Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Outwood Academy Riverside Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #768 of 811 | #143 of 185 |
| National rank | #15222 of 15,697 | #3118 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 705 | 745 |
| Pupils on roll | 705 | 745 |
| Free school meals | 59.4% | 64% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ayresome.adastraschools.org | – |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Riverside scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.7 vs 10.3).
- •Outwood Academy Riverside is the larger school with 745 students compared with 705.
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 Ayresome Primary School better than Outwood Academy Riverside?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Riverside ranks higher (26.7 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 Ayresome Primary School and Outwood Academy Riverside?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ayresome Primary School: 705. Outwood Academy Riverside: 745. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ayresome Primary School and Outwood Academy Riverside rank in North East?
Ayresome Primary School is 768th of 811 and Outwood Academy Riverside is 143rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).