Badger Hill Academy vs Old Farm School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Hill Academy
Saltburn-by-the-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
138 students
Old Farm School
Brotton · Independent all-through · Ages 5–19
56 students
| Measure | Badger Hill Academy Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North East | Old Farm School Brotton, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #1309 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–19 |
| Students | 138 | 56 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 56 |
| Free school meals | 21% | – |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 6.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | Brotton |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bha.northerneducationtrust.org/ | halcyon-ne.com |
The verdict
- •Badger Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 2.9).
- •Badger Hill Academy is the larger school with 138 students compared with 56.
- •Badger Hill Academy is a academy school while Old Farm School is a independent 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 Badger Hill Academy better than Old Farm School?
On the Success Index (England), Badger Hill Academy ranks higher (85.8 vs 2.9 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 Badger Hill Academy and Old Farm School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Brotton in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Badger Hill Academy: 138. Old Farm School: 56. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Badger Hill Academy and Old Farm School rank in North East?
Badger Hill Academy is 63rd of 811 and Old Farm School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).