Bellingham Middle School and Sports College vs Seaton Sluice Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
Hexham · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
46 students
Seaton Sluice Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
314 students
| Measure | Bellingham Middle School and Sports College Hexham, North East | Seaton Sluice Middle School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #144 of 185 |
| National rank | – | #3151 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 46 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 19.2% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 18% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Hexham | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bellinghammiddle.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.svf.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Seaton Sluice Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 12.3).
- •Seaton Sluice Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 18%).
- •Seaton Sluice Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Seaton Sluice Middle School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 46.
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 Bellingham Middle School and Sports College better than Seaton Sluice Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Seaton Sluice Middle School ranks higher (26.1 vs 12.3 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 Bellingham Middle School and Sports College and Seaton Sluice Middle School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Hexham and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College: 46. Seaton Sluice Middle School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellingham Middle School and Sports College and Seaton Sluice Middle School rank in North East?
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College is unranked and Seaton Sluice Middle School is 144th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).