Bankfields Primary School vs Progress Schools - Tees Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bankfields Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
257 students
Progress Schools - Tees Valley
Eston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
18 students
| Measure | Bankfields Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Progress Schools - Tees Valley Eston, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #201 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #4023 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 257 | 18 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 18 |
| Free school meals | 54.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 36% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 2.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Eston |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bankfieldsprimary.co.uk | www.progress-schools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bankfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 2.2).
- •Bankfields Primary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 18.
- •Bankfields Primary School is a academy school while Progress Schools - Tees Valley 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 Bankfields Primary School better than Progress Schools - Tees Valley?
On the Success Index (England), Bankfields Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 2.2 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 Bankfields Primary School and Progress Schools - Tees Valley?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Eston in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bankfields Primary School: 257. Progress Schools - Tees Valley: 18. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bankfields Primary School and Progress Schools - Tees Valley rank in North East?
Bankfields Primary School is 201st of 811 and Progress Schools - Tees Valley is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).