Bexhill Academy vs Castletown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bexhill Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
Castletown Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
| Measure | Bexhill Academy Sunderland, North East | Castletown Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 811 | #260 of 811 |
| National rank | #4317 of 15,697 | #5210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 360 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bexhill.wiseacademies.co.uk | castletownprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bexhill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 63.1).
- •Bexhill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 76%).
- •Bexhill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •Bexhill Academy is the larger school with 360 students compared with 347.
- •Bexhill Academy is a academy school while Castletown Primary School is a local authority 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 Bexhill Academy better than Castletown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bexhill Academy ranks higher (67.7 vs 63.1 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 Bexhill Academy and Castletown Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bexhill Academy: 360. Castletown Primary School: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bexhill Academy and Castletown Primary School rank in North East?
Bexhill Academy is 218th of 811 and Castletown Primary School is 260th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).