Barnard Grove Primary School vs Barnes Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnard Grove Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
309 students
Barnes Infant Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
311 students
| Measure | Barnard Grove Primary School Hartlepool, North East | Barnes Infant Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #433 of 811 | #183 of 811 |
| National rank | #8612 of 15,697 | #3672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 309 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Hartlepool | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barnardgroveschool.org.uk | barnesinfant.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barnes Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.2 vs 47.2).
- •Barnes Infant Academy is the larger school with 311 students compared with 309.
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 Barnard Grove Primary School better than Barnes Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barnes Infant Academy ranks higher (71.2 vs 47.2 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 Barnard Grove Primary School and Barnes Infant Academy?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnard Grove Primary School: 309. Barnes Infant Academy: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnard Grove Primary School and Barnes Infant Academy rank in North East?
Barnard Grove Primary School is 433rd of 811 and Barnes Infant Academy is 183rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).