Badger Hill Academy vs Whitehouse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 61 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
Whitehouse Primary School
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
| Measure | Badger Hill Academy Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North East | Whitehouse Primary School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 811 | #800 of 811 |
| National rank | #1309 of 15,697 | #15594 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 138 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 55.7% |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | 65.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 35% | 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 | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bha.northerneducationtrust.org/ | whitehouse.neat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Badger Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 5.2).
- •Badger Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 29%).
- •Badger Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (35% vs 0%).
- •Badger Hill Academy is the larger school with 138 students compared with 137.
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 Whitehouse Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Badger Hill Academy ranks higher (85.8 vs 5.2 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 Whitehouse Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Saltburn-by-the-Sea and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Badger Hill Academy: 138. Whitehouse Primary School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Badger Hill Academy and Whitehouse Primary School rank in North East?
Badger Hill Academy is 63rd of 811 and Whitehouse Primary School is 800th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).