Badger Hill Academy vs Whitecliffe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 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
Whitecliffe Academy
Saltburn-By-The-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
91 students
| Measure | Badger Hill Academy Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North East | Whitecliffe Academy Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 811 | #293 of 811 |
| National rank | #1309 of 15,697 | #5831 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 138 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 53.5% |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 35% | 13% |
| 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 | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | Saltburn-By-The-Sea |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bha.northerneducationtrust.org/ | wa.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Badger Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 60.1).
- •Badger Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 73%).
- •Badger Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (35% vs 13%).
- •Badger Hill Academy is the larger school with 138 students compared with 91.
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 Whitecliffe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Badger Hill Academy ranks higher (85.8 vs 60.1 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 Whitecliffe Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Saltburn-By-The-Sea in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Badger Hill Academy: 138. Whitecliffe Academy: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Badger Hill Academy and Whitecliffe Academy rank in North East?
Badger Hill Academy is 63rd of 811 and Whitecliffe Academy is 293rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).