Beech Grove Primary School vs Easterside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Grove Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
402 students
Easterside Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
296 students
| Measure | Beech Grove Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Easterside Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #283 of 811 | #542 of 811 |
| National rank | #5660 of 15,697 | #10876 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 402 | 296 |
| Pupils on roll | 402 | 296 |
| Free school meals | 74.1% | 51.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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 | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.beechgroveschool.org.uk/ | www.eastersideacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beech Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 36.7).
- •Beech Grove Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 67%).
- •Beech Grove Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Beech Grove Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 296.
- •Beech Grove Primary School is a local authority school while Easterside Academy is a academy 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 Beech Grove Primary School better than Easterside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beech Grove Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 36.7 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 Beech Grove Primary School and Easterside Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Grove Primary School: 402. Easterside Academy: 296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Grove Primary School and Easterside Academy rank in North East?
Beech Grove Primary School is 283rd of 811 and Easterside Academy is 542nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).