Berwick Hills Primary School vs Lift Unity City
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 941 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Hills Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
321 students
Lift Unity City
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,033 students
| Measure | Berwick Hills Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Lift Unity City Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #766 of 811 | #179 of 185 |
| National rank | #15203 of 15,697 | #3942 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 321 | 1,033 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 1,033 |
| Free school meals | 76.6% | 72% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.berwickhills.org.uk | sites.google.com/aetinet.org/unity-city-academy/home |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (10.5 vs 10.6).
- •Lift Unity City is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 321.
- •Berwick Hills Primary School is a local authority school while Lift Unity City 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 Berwick Hills Primary School better than Lift Unity City?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berwick Hills Primary School and Lift Unity City?
About 941 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berwick Hills Primary School: 321. Lift Unity City: 1,033. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berwick Hills Primary School and Lift Unity City rank in North East?
Berwick Hills Primary School is 766th of 811 and Lift Unity City is 179th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).